Description
Delicious and wholesome Vegan Cinnamon Chickpea Blondies made with almond butter, maple syrup, and warm cinnamon. These gluten-free, dairy-free blondies are soft, chewy, and packed with plant-based protein, perfect for a healthy dessert or snack.
Ingredients
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Blondie Batter
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- â…“ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- â…“ cup oat flour
- ¼ cup dairy-free chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make it easy to remove the blondies.
- Blend the Ingredients: In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy with no chickpea chunks remaining.
- Add the Dry Ingredients: Add the baking soda, baking powder, and oat flour to the food processor. Blend again until all the ingredients are well combined and form a thick batter.
- Stir in Chocolate Chips: Remove the batter from the food processor and fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips gently if using, to evenly distribute them without overmixing.
- Bake: Spread the batter in an even layer in the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the blondies to cool completely in the baking dish before slicing into squares. Cooling helps them set and makes them easier to cut.
Notes
- For a nut-free option, substitute almond butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Ensure chickpeas are well rinsed and drained to avoid excess moisture in the batter.
- Oat flour can be made at home by finely grinding rolled oats in a blender or food processor.
- Store blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a week.
- Optional: Add chopped nuts or dried fruits for extra texture.
