Are you looking for a healthy dessert option that still satisfies your sweet tooth? Look no further than chickpea blondies! Chickpea blondies are a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional brownies.
This tasty treat is made with chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans. Using chickpeas adds several key nutrients like protein, fiber, folate, and iron. It also helps to keep the blondies moist and chewy. Whether you’re trying to make healthier choices, or are just looking for something a little different, chickpea blondies are sure to hit the spot! Plus, they’re incredibly easy to make with only a few simple ingredients.
The possibilities are endless when it comes to chickpea blondies — you can mix in all sorts of things like chopped nuts, dried fruit, chocolate chips, and more! Plus, chickpea blondies are a great way to use up those leftover chickpeas in the pantry. So, what are you waiting for? Get baking and enjoy a healthy treat packed with flavor!
This healthy dessert recipe comes from the cookbook Mostly Plant-Based by Mia Syn, MS, RDN. Let’s take a quick peek at how to make them.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
- 3 tablespoons water
- 15 ounces chickpeas
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ⅔ cup coconut sugar
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
Make a flax egg by combining the flaxseed meal and water in a small bowl; allow it to sit for 5 minutes.
Place the flax egg along with the rest of the ingredients, except the chocolate chips, in a food processor and blend until smooth.
Fold in the chocolate chips by hand.
Scoop the batter into the prepared pan using a rubber spatula, smooth the top, and bake for 30 minutes.
It will look a little underbaked when you take it out of the oven but will firm up as it cools.
Let cool completely before slicing into 9 squares.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Kitchen Notes
To make this recipe vegan-friendly, be sure to use vegan chocolate chips. Regular chocolate chips are often made using dairy products.
📖 Recipe
Bean Blondies
These delicious bean blondies are a sweet treat made with chickpeas and other plant-based ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
- 3 tablespoons water
- 15 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed well, or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ⅔ cup coconut sugar
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
- Make a flax egg by combining the flaxseed meal and water in a small bowl; allow it to sit for 5 minutes.
- Place the flax egg along with the rest of the ingredients, except the chocolate chips, in a food processor and blend until smooth. Fold in the chocolate chips by hand.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared pan using a rubber spatula, smooth the top, and bake for 30 minutes. It will look a little underbaked when you take it out of the oven but will firm up as it cools.
- Let cool completely before slicing into 9 squares.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
Recipe excerpted from mostly plant-based: 100 Delicious Plant-Forward Recipes Using 10 Ingredients or Less by Mia Syn, MS, RDN, copyright 2022 and reprinted with permission.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 9 Serving Size: 1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 291Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 293mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 7gSugar: 22gProtein: 8g
Nutritional information is for estimated serving sizes and is simply an estimation.
🌱Mostly Plant-Based Cookbook
Eating healthy can seem to be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be! Mia Syn, MS, RDN has created a cookbook full of delicious and nutritious (mostly) plant-based recipes that are sure to please everyone.
All recipes use 10 ingredients or less to make your diet a breeze, from better energy levels to weight management, without sacrificing flavor.
Mostly Plant-Based is a great resource for anyone looking to make healthier choices and enjoy delicious meals. With recipes like Bean (chickpea) Blondies, you can have your cake and eat it too!
With a master’s degree in human nutrition from Columbia University, Mia is an accredited dietitian. She has been featured on over 600 TV interviews, including QVC, The Doctor’s, and FOX Business. Drawing upon her vast expertise, Mia supplies readers with straightforward recipes that are mainly comprised of plant-based ingredients. Her goal is to demonstrate to people how easy it can be to include mostly plant-based meals into their eating regimen.
In addition to the 100 easy-to-make recipes, you’ll find:
- a 21-day meal plan along with a shpping list to help you make the transition to eating healthier easier
- a review of the science behind eating mostly plant-based
- a guide for stocking your pantry
- helpful hints for eating more vegetables
- customizable recipes (Overnight Breakfast 12 Ways, Salad Jars 6 Ways, Engery Bites 4 Ways, and Sheet Pan Meals 6 Ways)
- recipes for classic comfort foods with a plant-forward twist.
Whether you’re looking to make a transition towards eating mostly plant-based or just trying to incorporate healthier meals into your diet, Mostly Plant-Based is the perfect cookbook for you! Look for Mostly Plant-Based at your local bookstore or get it at Amazon.com.
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