How to Make the Perfect Chickpea Chocolate Chip Blondies
American · Easy · 35 min · 12 servings
These fudgy chocolate chip blondies are secretly made with chickpeas as their base, creating a high-protein treat that tastes indulgent without any flour. They are the perfect healthy dessert that will genuinely surprise anyone who does not know the secret ingredient.
Why this recipe works
This Chickpea Chocolate Chip Blondies recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 35 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 195 calories with 6g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 6 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 0.5 cup natural peanut butter
- 0.33 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup chocolate chips
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Prepare and Blend
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease an 8x8 inch baking pan. Add the drained chickpeas, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and baking powder to a food processor. Blend for 2 to 3 minutes until the batter is completely smooth with absolutely no chunks remaining.
Step 2: Fold in Chocolate Chips
Transfer the blended batter to a mixing bowl. Fold in most of the chocolate chips, reserving a small handful for the top. The batter will be thick which is normal and indicates the right consistency for fudgy blondies.
Step 3: Bake Until Set
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan using a spatula. Scatter the reserved chocolate chips over the top and press them in lightly. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
Step 4: Cool Before Cutting
Remove from the oven and allow the blondies to cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before cutting. This cooling time is critical because the blondies firm up significantly as they cool and will fall apart if cut too early. Cut into 12 squares and serve.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- natural peanut butter → almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free or peanut-free version that works equally well
- pure maple syrup → honey can be used as a direct one-to-one substitute though the blondies will no longer be vegan
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Not blending the chickpea batter long enough and leaving small chunks that create an unpleasant texture in the finished blondies
- Cutting into the blondies while they are still hot which causes them to crumble and fall apart before they have properly set
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 195 calories, 6g protein, 28g carbs, 8g fat, 4g fiber.
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