Soft, chewy, and filled with melty dark chocolate chips, these chickpea blondies are a delicious way to enjoy a homemade treat with a wholesome twist. Chickpeas and creamy nut butter create a rich, tender texture, while maple syrup adds just the right touch of sweetness.
MAKES
10 SERVINGS
QUICK RECIPE OVERVIEW
Why you’ll love them
Easy, flourless blondies made in a food processor with simple ingredients. Chickpeas add fiber, while nut butter provides healthy fats.
What Makes Them So Flavorful?
Creamy peanut or almond butter gives these blondies their rich, slightly nutty flavor. Maple syrup, vanilla, and dark chocolate chips add sweetness and create a soft, chewy center with little pockets of melted chocolate.
Chickpea Chocolate Chip Blondies
RICH · NUTTY · CHEWY
SERVINGS 10 | PREP 10 MINUTES | BAKE 25 MINUTES
Ingredients:
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed well
½ cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
¼ cup pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon collagen peptides
1 tablespoon plain or vanilla protein powder
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
⅓ cup dark chocolate chips, plus extra for topping (optional)
Method:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8 × 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Add chickpeas, nut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, collagen, protein powder, flaxseed, salt, baking powder, and baking soda to a food processor. Blend until completely smooth.
Add chocolate chips. Fold into the batter, reserving a few for topping.
Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan and sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips.
Bake for 25 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is just firm.
Cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing. For firmer blondies, refrigerate before serving.
Recipe Notes
Texture Tips: Rinse and drain chickpeas thoroughly, and blend until completely smooth. Avoid overbaking to keep the blondies soft and chewy.
Nut Butter Options: Peanut butter adds a richer, nutty flavor, while almond butter offers a milder taste. Stir natural nut butter well before measuring.
Meal Prep & Storage: Bake ahead and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freeze individual blondies for up to 3 months.
Serving Ideas: Enjoy slightly warmed for melty chocolate chips or chilled for a firmer, chewy texture. Pair with fresh berries or a spoonful of Greek yogurt for a satisfying snack.
