Description
Indulge in these Vegan Cinnamon Chickpea Blondies for a guilt-free treat that’s packed with protein and flavor. These blondies are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, offering a chewy texture and a hint of cinnamon in every bite. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while still staying on track with your dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Chickpea Mixture:
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup almond flour (optional for texture)
Additional:
- 1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips (plus more for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Blend Chickpea Mixture: In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, almond butter, maple syrup, coconut sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Optionally, pulse in almond flour for texture. Stir in the vegan chocolate chips.
- Bake: Spread the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Sprinkle with additional chocolate chips if desired. Bake for 25–28 minutes until set and golden around the edges. Cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
- These blondies are soft, chewy, and naturally gluten-free.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Substitute sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
