Indulging in a sweet treat doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your health goals. Enter chocolate chip chickpea blondies – a delightful twist on a classic dessert that packs a nutritious punch. These blondies offer the perfect combination of gooey chocolate goodness and wholesome ingredients, making them a guilt-free indulgence for any occasion.
What are chocolate chip chickpea blondies & what makes them healthier?
Chocolate chip chickpea blondies are a healthier alternative to traditional blondies, primarily because they are made with chickpeas as the base. Chickpeas are a nutrient-rich legume packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. By using chickpeas instead of refined flour, these blondies offer a significant nutritional upgrade while still satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
To whip up a batch of these delicious blondies, you’ll need:
- 2 cans of chickpeas
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp each of salt and baking soda
- 1 cup coconut sugar (or substitutes like regular granulated sugar, brown sugar, date sugar, honey, maple syrup, or xylitol)
- 1 cup oats (blended) or 2/3 cup flour (options include white, oat, spelt, or buckwheat)
- 1/3 cup yogurt or applesauce, or mashed banana
- 1/2 cup nut butter or tahini
- Chocolate chips
Equipment You’ll Need:
- Food processor
- Baking pan
- Oven or Airfryer
How to Make Chocolate Chip Chickpea Blondies:
Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly.
In a good food processor, blend all the ingredients (except the chocolate chips) until smooth.
Then, fold in the chocolate chips.
Transfer the batter into a greased or parchment-lined 8×8 pan. Optionally, you can sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top of the batter. Bake for approximately 30 minutes.
The blondies may appear slightly undercooked when you take them out, but they will firm up as they cool.
Variations:
Get creative with your blondies by experimenting with different toppings and sugar substitutes. You can swap out the coconut sugar for alternatives like brown sugar, date sugar, honey, maple syrup, or xylitol. Additionally, consider adding nuts, dried fruits, or shredded coconut for extra flavor and texture.
Tips from Chef Mar for Chickpea Blondies:
For optimal results, allow the blondies to cool completely before cutting into them. If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a blender or immersion blender to mix the ingredients. Be sure to blend until the batter is smooth and free of any lumps.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can you freeze Chocolate Chip Chickpea blondies?
Yes, you can freeze these blondies for up to three months. Simply wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil before placing them in an airtight container.
How long are Chocolate Chip Chickpea blondies good for?
When stored in an airtight container at room temperature, these blondies will stay fresh for up to five days.
What is the best way to store Chickpea blondies?
To keep your blondies moist and delicious, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. If you prefer a firmer texture, you can refrigerate them.
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Indulge in the rich flavors of these chocolate chip chickpea blondies guilt-free, knowing that you’re treating your taste buds to a nutritious delight. Full recipe below.
Chocolate Chip Chickpea blondies
Equipment
- 1 food processor or blender
- 1 Oven
- 1 baking pan 20 x 26 cm
Ingredients
- 2 cans chickpeas (or 3 cups of home cooked chickpeas)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp each: salt & baking soda
- 1 cup coconut sugar or substitutes
- 1 cups oats blended or 2/3 cups flour (white, oat, spelt, buckwheat)
- 1/3 cup yoghurt or applesauce mashed banana
- 1/2 cup nut butter/tahini
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a good food processor, blend all the ingredients (except the chocolate chips) until smooth. Then, fold in the chocolate chips.
- Transfer the batter into a greased or parchment-lined 8x8 pan. Optionally, you can sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top of the batter.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes. The blondies may appear slightly undercooked when you take them out, but they will firm up as they cool.
Notes
- Calories: 124 calories
- Total Fat: 5g
- Total Carbohydrates:19g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 10g
- Protein: 3g
- Calories: 249 calories
- Total Fat: 10g
- Total Carbohydrates: 37g
- Dietary Fiber: 4g
- Sugars: 19g
- Protein: 6g
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With love, Martina
Martina is a trained and experienced chef. She has worked as a Chef in multiple restaurants in the Netherlands. Currently, she works as a Marketing Manager for a Start-up in The Hague. In her spare time, she cooks and bakes delicious recipes to host friends and shares all of her best recipes and tips through her blogs.
