Packed with protein and fiber, these delicious chocolate chip blondies are made with simple ingredients like chickpeas, maple syrup, and peanut butter. They are light and sweet and make a perfect healthy swap for a chocolate chip cookie. They are super quick and easy to make!
Chickpeas are a great source of fiber, carbohydrates, and protein. They also are rich in B vitamins, and contain minerals like iron, selenium, and magnesium. When blended, they have a creamy consistency and can be used to make dips like hummus. They also work great in baking.
Nutrition Facts: (per 1 bar)
| Total Calories | 214.5 Kcal | % Daily Value |
| Carbohydrates | 21.4 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% |
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% |
| Fat | 11.5 g | 15% |
| Calcium | 48.8 mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 183.7 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% |
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Serves
8
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup all natural peanut butter (or nut butter of choice)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips (I used Ghirardelli 60% cacao chocolate chips)
Steps
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray 4×8 inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2
In a food processor, add all the ingredients except chocolate chips and process until batter is smooth.
3
Fold in 1/3 cup of chocolate chips.
4
Spread batter evenly in prepared pan then sprinkle 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips on top. (Spray spatula with nonstick cooking spray first if batter is sticking)
5
Bake for 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean and edges are brown. The batter may look underdone but as long as the toothpick comes out clean they are cooked!
6
Cool pan for 20 minutes on wire rack. Sprinkle with sea salt and cut into squares. Makes 8 blondies. Store covered in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.
Recipe from: TheAmbitiousKitchen
