Chickpea blondies

treats
Chickpea blondies

Ingredients

serves 16
  • 1 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 85g tahini or almond butter
  • 40ml maple syrup or honey
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 40g oat flour
  • 3–4 tbsp water
  • 60g dark chocolate chips

Directions

Cooking mode
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line an 8x8 dish with baking paper.
  2. In a food processor, add the chickpeas, tahini or almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and salt. Process for about 1 minute until combined.
  3. Add the oat flour and process for another 30 seconds. Add the water as needed and process until smooth.
  4. Stir in chocolate chips, setting aside a few tbsp for topping.
  5. Spread evenly into the prepared dish and sprinkle with the remaining chocolate chips. Bake 25–30 minutes, until golden and crusty on top.
  6. Leave to rest for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack for at least 20 minutes before cutting into squares.
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