Chickpea blondies are the perfect guilt-free dessert: soft, chewy, naturally sweetened, and packed with protein and fiber thanks to their star ingredient—chickpeas.
Don’t worry, they don’t taste like beans at all.
When blended with nut butter, vanilla, and a touch of maple syrup, chickpeas turn into a smooth, rich batter that bakes into a fudgy blondie bar that feels indulgent but stays wholesome.
Chickpea Blondies Recipe
These chickpea blondies are gluten-free, flourless, naturally sweetened, and incredibly delicious. They come together in one bowl (or a blender) in just minutes.
The result is soft, chewy blondies with a hint of caramel flavor and melty chocolate chips in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter or almond butter
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup coconut sugar (optional for extra sweetness)
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Blend the batter:
Add chickpeas, nut butter, maple syrup, coconut sugar, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. - Fold in chocolate chips using a spatula.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Add extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 22–28 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center just sets. They may look slightly soft—this is normal.
- Cool completely before slicing to help them firm up.
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
Different Variations
1. Peanut Butter Chickpea Blondies
Use peanut butter for a richer, nuttier flavor. Add chopped peanuts on top for crunch.
2. Almond Butter Blondies
Swap peanut butter for almond butter for a lighter, mildly sweet flavor. Add sliced almonds to the batter.
3. Vegan Chickpea Blondies
Use maple syrup instead of honey and ensure your chocolate chips are dairy-free. Everything else in the recipe is naturally vegan.
4. Chocolate Swirl Blondies
Melt ¼ cup chocolate chips and swirl them into the batter before baking for a marble effect.
5. Banana Chickpea Blondies
Mix in ½ mashed ripe banana for moisture and natural sweetness. Reduce the maple syrup slightly.
6. Pumpkin Spice Blondies
Add ⅓ cup pumpkin puree and ½–1 tsp pumpkin spice. Perfect for fall flavors.
7. Blueberry White Chocolate Blondies
Fold in fresh blueberries and white chocolate chips for a fruity, dessert-like twist.
8. Espresso Blondies
Add 1 tsp instant espresso powder to enhance the caramel notes and deepen the flavor.
Conclusion
Chickpea blondies are a delightful balance of flavor, nutrition, and simplicity.
With wholesome ingredients and endless variation possibilities, they’re an easy treat you can whip up any day of the week.
Enjoy them as a snack, pack them in lunchboxes, or serve them warm with a scoop of ice cream—no one will guess they’re made with chickpeas!