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    Published: Sep 20, 2021 · Modified: May 2, 2023 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Vegan Chickpea Blondies with Oat Flour

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    You would never know there are chickpeas in these sweet fudgy Vegan Chickpea Blondies with Oat Flour.

    Chickpea Blondies stacked on a plate and in a baking dish in the background.

    I love sneaking healthy ingredients into recipes where you don't know that they're in there.

    These Vegan Chickpea Blondies with Oat Flour have not only chickpeas but peanut butter and oat flour as well. They are a filling snack or dessert.

    Chickpeas make a great addition to bars because they add a creamy texture as well as help to hold the bars together.

    These are pretty much foolproof. I've made Pumpkin Chickpea Blondies and Trail Mix Blondies as well because they are so easy.

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    Another recipe to try is my Vegan 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies.

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    🧾 Ingredients

    This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    • Chickpeas (garbanzo beans): Makes the blondies fudgy and moist. Adds protein.
    • Oat flour: I used oat flour, but you could also use gluten-free 1:1 baking flour or almond flour.
    • Peanut butter: Adds more protein and acts as a binder.
    • Maple syrup: Adds sweetness.
    • Baking powder: Give them a little lift and a lighter texture.
    • Vanilla extract: Enhances flavors.
    • Salt: Enhances sweetness.
    • Chocolate chips: Adds a sweet chocolaty flavor. You could also use dark chocolate baking chunks.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Mix chickpeas, oat flour, peanut butter, maple syrup, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt in a food processor. If you don't have oat flour, you can make it by grinding rolled oats in a food processor or Nutribullet with the milling blade.

    Ingredients in a food processor before and after mixing.

    Fold in chocolate chips, reserving ¼ cup for the top.

    Ingredients in a food processor with chocolate chips being folded in.

    Line a baking dish with parchment paper. Spread the mixture into the baking dish. Sprinkle the rest of the chocolate chips on top and push them into the bars.

    Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

    Chickpea Blondies in a baking dish before and after being baked.

    🥡 Storage

    These vegan blondies will last up to 5 days in the fridge in an airtight container.

    Chickpea Blondie in hand close up.

    💭 Tips

    • If you have a peanut allergy you could use another nut butter or a seed butter.
    • As always, taste as you go. You may want more salt than I've included, or less chocolate chips. Just keep in mind wet to dry ingredient ratios. If you want more maple syrup for example, you will be adding more moisture.
    • Store in an airtight container in the fridge. They will last about a week, if you can control yourself!
    • For Edible Chickpea Cookie Dough, leave out the baking powder and use ½ cup maple syrup.

    📖 Variations / Additions

    • Almond butter, cashew butter, another nut butter or sunflower seed butter
    • Roasted and salted peanuts, dried cranberries or raisins, and pumpkin seeds to make trail mix blondies
    • Almond flour or another flour

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    Chickpea Blondies stacked on a plate.

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    Vegan Chickpea Blondies with Oat Flour

    You would never know there are chickpeas in these fudgy Vegan Chickpea Blondies with Oat Flour. They are sweet and rich, and super easy to make.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 45 minutes minutes
    Total Time 50 minutes minutes
    Servings 9 bars
    Calories 325kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Equipment

    • food processor

    Ingredients

    • 15.5 ounces chickpeas drained and rinsed
    • ½ cup oat flour
    • ½ cup peanut butter
    • ⅓ cup maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup chocolate chips divided

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°.
    • Mix all ingredients in a food processor except chocolate chips.
    • Fold in chocolate chips, reserving ¼ cup.
    • Line a 7 ½" x 9 ½" (or similar size) baking dish with parchment paper.
    • Spread mixture in baking dish. Top with the rest of the chocolate chips and push them into the bars.
    • Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 344mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 2mg

    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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