Vegan Peanut Butter Chickpea Blondies

Peanut butter blondies that are made from chickpeas hence making them flourless. This super fudgy and moist vegan treat is also secretly healthy !

Beans used in baking ? I used to think that it is impossible and weird. One day, I had finally gather the courage to try it. Turns out , it is actually not as bad as i expected it to be.

In fact, it is actually REALLY GOOD. You cant really taste the beans in the baked goods. The beans also gave the baked goods a creamy texture that is moist and rich when you bite into it.

Blondies vs traditional brownies

The main difference between brownies and blondies is the addition of cocoa powder / chocolate. Blondies are just technically brownies with the chocolate flavor. They are both super fudgy and dense when it comes down to texture.

🍅 What you will need

• You can use quick oats or rolled oats in this recipe. Oat flour can also be use in place, but you will need a little less than stated / add more liquid.
• You can substitute the peanut butter with other kinds of nut/seed butter, but it will not peanut butter flavored anymore. I do recommend checking out my salted caramel chickpea blondies, which is nut free hence perfect for those of you who cant have peanut butter.
• Either canned or chickpeas cooked from scratch can be used.

Optional add-ins / toppings

• Vanilla extract is a great addition and will make your kitchen smell amazing !
• Add in some cinnamon powder to make them fall themed.
• Chocolate chips. I mean, who doesnt love chocolate ?!
• If you prefer them to be extra sweet, feel free to add a 1-2 tablespoons of maple syrup.
• I really love topping mine with a thick layer of peanut butter . Or you can use this peanut butter frosting by Joy Food Sunshine.
• Other toppings that are perfect for this recipe are chopped nuts ( especially peanuts ), desiccated coconut or even extra chocolate chips !

🔪 How to make

Start by soaking your dates in hot water to soften them. But if your dates are really moist, feel free to skip this step.

Blend your oats in the food processor / high speed blender until it turns into flour. It typically takes about 20-60 s on medium high speed, depending on the food processor / blender you are using. ( I recommend using a food processor in this recipe, trust me it will make your life easier ! )

Place in the rest of the ingredients, into the food processor along with the oat flour. Blend until a smooth, cookie dough texture forms. Add in some plant based milk / water, a tablespoon at a time if the batter is too dry. Stir in your add-ins now, if using.

Transfer your batter into a lined / greased 8x8 square pan and smooth it down using a spatula / the back of a spoon. Bake it for 20-25 mins, or until it is golden and a toothpick comes out clean. ( A few crumbs are ok. )

Let it set in the pan for 10-15 mins before transferring it to a cooling rack. After the blondies has cooled down, spread a thick layer of peanut butter / frosting and top it with toppings of choice. Slice and enjoy !

❔ Commonly asked Q&A

🍽 More healthy vegan desserts

• Vanilla Coconut Bliss Balls with Dates and Cashews
• Quick and Eggless Low Sugar Peanut Butter Cookies
• Vegan Sweet Potato Brownie Cookies

📖 Recipe

Flourless Peanut Butter Chickpea Blondies

meesha

A simple blondies recipe that is also vegan, gluten-free and high in protein! Only 6 ingredients required, freezer friendly and perfect for meal prep.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 16 blondies

Calories 179 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 2 15 oz canned chickpeas ( about 3 cups cooked chickpeas )
• ½ cup peanut butter
• ½ cup rolled / quick oats
• 1 ½ cups dates
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract ( optional )
• pinch of salt

Toppings ( optional )

• peanut butter
• handful of chopped peanuts

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 180c.
• Soak your dates in hot water for about 20 mind to soften them. ( If your dates are moist enough, you may omit this step.)
• Place the oats in a food processor / high speed blender and pulse until a flour like consistency forms. Depending on your blender / food processor, it should take less than 1 min.
• Add in the rest of the ingredients in the food processor / blender. Pulse until a smooth cookie dough texture forms. Add in some plant based milk / water, a tablespoon at a time if the batter is too dry.
• Transfer the batter into a lined / greased 8x8 baking pan. Smooth it out using a spatula.
• Bake it in the oven for 20-25 mins or until golden or a toothpick comes out clean.
• Let it set in the pan for 10-15 mins before transferring it to a cooling tray.
• When the blondies are cooled to room temperature, spread the peanut butter and top it with chopped peanuts, if using.

Notes

• I highly recommend using a food processor. It will definitely make your life easier 🙂
• Blondies can be stored at room temperature for 2-3 days. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week, and can be freeze for up to 3 months.
• Feel free to add some chocolate chips or vanilla extract to spice things up !
• Both canned chickpeas and chickpeas cooked from scratch can be used. 
• Calories calculated excludes the toppings . 

 

Keyword blondies, chickpeas