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

    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.

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    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.

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

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love Them
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 📖 Variations / Additions
    • 🔪 Instructions
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    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • 🍪 Other Vegan Desserts
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love Them

    • They are sweet and rich.
    • Made with chickpeas, they are healthier than regular blondies.
    • They're a foolproof recipe.

    🧾 Ingredients

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    • Chickpeas (garbanzo beans): Make 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. You can make oat flour by grinding rolled oats in a food processor or Nutribullet with the milling blade.
    • Peanut butter: Adds more protein and acts as a binder.
    • Maple syrup: Adds sweetness. You could also use agave syrup or my easy homemade date paste recipe, which I tried with these and they turned out just as good.
    • Baking powder: Give them a little lift and a lighter texture.
    • Vanilla extract: Enhances flavors.
    • Salt: Enhances sweetness. I like to use sea salt.
    • Chocolate chips: Adds a sweet chocolaty flavor. You could also use dark chocolate baking chunks.

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

    📖 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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    🔪 Instructions

    Ingredients in a food processor before and after mixing.

    Step 1: Add ingredients to a food processor.

    Step 2: Mix until smooth and creamy.

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

    Step 3: Fold in chocolate chips, reserving ¼ cup for the top.

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

    Step 4: Oil or 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.

    Step 5: Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

    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.
    Chickpea Blondies stacked on a plate.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    What are vegan blondies made of?

    These chickpea blondies are made with chickpeas, oat flour, peanut butter, maple syrup, baking powder, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips.

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    If you tried this Vegan Chickpea Blondies Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

    📋 Recipe

    Chickpea Blondies
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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
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    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°F.
    • 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°F for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

    Notes

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

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

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