Description
These Vegan Cinnamon Chickpea Blondies are a delicious, healthy treat made with chickpeas, almond butter, and warm cinnamon. Perfectly moist and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, they offer a nutritious alternative to traditional blondies, complete with optional dairy-free chocolate chips for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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 ensure easy removal of the blondies.
- Blend the Ingredients: In a food processor, blend the chickpeas, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until you achieve a smooth and creamy batter.
- Add the Dry Ingredients: Add the baking soda, baking powder, and oat flour to the mixture. Blend again until all ingredients are well combined into a uniform batter.
- Stir in Chocolate Chips: If you choose to use them, gently fold the dairy-free chocolate chips into the batter by hand to distribute them evenly without overmixing.
- Bake: Pour and spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges turn 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 to ensure they set properly.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute almond butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Make sure to rinse chickpeas thoroughly to reduce any canned bean taste.
- Oat flour can be made at home by grinding rolled oats in a blender until fine.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- These blondies can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw completely before serving.
