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Chickpea Blondies

Soft, golden blondies built on chickpeas and almond butter — gluten-free, high in fibre and naturally sweet.

Ingredients

  • 400g chickpeas, drained
  • ⅓ cup almond or peanut butter
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a small tin.

  2. 2

    Blend the chickpeas, nut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, baking powder and salt until smooth.

  3. 3

    Stir in the chocolate chips.

  4. 4

    Spread into the tin and bake 20–22 minutes until golden.

  5. 5

    Cool before slicing.

Swaps & variations

  • White beans work too
  • Add cinnamon
  • Vegan-friendly as written

Storing & freezing

Fridge up to 5 days; freezes 2 months.

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