These secretly healthy chickpea blondies are flavourful, moist, and feel so rich with every bite. They’re loaded with good ingredients and come together in just 5 minutes. What more are you waiting for? Let’s dive into this treat!
Flour and sugar-free healthy Chickpea Blondies
Every once in a while I get the urge to make healthier versions of recipes I love. It’s such a fun, creative, and experimental process and it’s incredibly rewarding if it turns out well. After some trial and error, this recipe is taste bud-approved and ready to feed the masses.
One thing we find important in healthy desserts is that they don’t actually taste healthy. A sweet tooth needs what it needs to be satisfied, and that is a sweet and rich dessert. And we can confidently say that these easy chickpea blondies are moist and rich in flavor and texture, just like a dessert should be.
A few basic ingredients can create these healthy blondies
To make this healthy blondie recipe, you’ll only need a few ingredients and a good food processor, most of which you may already have at home. Here’s a breakdown:
- Canned chickpeas
- Smooth peanut butter (100% peanuts)
- Organic maple syrup
- Oat flour
- Baking powder
- Cinnamon
- Dark chocolate chips
This vegan, gluten-free and sugar-free, yet full of flavour.
In case you’re still wondering ‘are chickpea blondies actually good?’, the answer is YES, they are! Chickpeas give this treat a very rich and chewy texture. This recipe uses more maple syrup than similar recipes as we’ve found it helps fully cover any chickpea flavour. Together with the cinnamon flavour, the last hint of chickpea flavour is gone.
Are chickpea blondies really healthy?
When it comes to healthy food, there are probably different ways to think about it. We are true believers in balance and don’t restrict ourselves from any food (unless we want to). For most people, healthy might mean a low in calories or high in nutrients.
We belong in the latter category, and so do these chickpea blondies. Thanks to the ingredients in this recipe, this treat is loaded with plant-protein, fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats. The nutrient-dense nature of this treat also makes it more satisfying and keeps you full.
Healthy Chickpea Blondies
Ingredients
- 400 g canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 60 g smooth peanut butter
- 140 g maple syrup
- 70 g oat flour
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 20 g chocolate chips
- Optional: chocolate chips and pecan nuts to top
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except the chocolate chips to your blender or food processor. Blend it for a couple of minutes until you have a smooth dough.
- Add chocolate chips and fold them in.
- Evenly spread the dough in your mold and decorate it with more chocolate chips and pecan nuts.
- Bake them for 20 minutes on 180C (350F).
