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Decadent Chickpea Blondies Recipe Easy Chewy Chocolate Nutty Crunch

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These chickpea blondies are chewy, rich, and comforting bars with pockets of melted chocolate and a nutty crunch. They offer a surprising twist on traditional blondies by using chickpeas for moisture and fiber.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup natural nut butter (smooth peanut butter or almond butter)
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (can substitute almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup toasted chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. Place the rinsed chickpeas in a food processor and pulse until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes. Scrape down the sides as needed.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the natural nut butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until well combined and glossy.
  4. Add the smooth chickpea puree to the wet ingredients and stir until fully incorporated.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the chickpea batter until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips and toasted nuts, reserving a small handful for topping if desired.
  8. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips and nuts on top.
  9. Bake for 22-25 minutes until edges are set and golden but the center remains slightly soft.
  10. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Toast nuts lightly in a dry skillet for about 5 minutes to enhance flavor and crunch. For vegan version, replace egg with flax egg and use dairy-free chocolate chips and nut butter. Let blondies cool completely before slicing; chilling helps if too soft. Use a sharp knife and wipe between slices for neat bars.

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