A stack of vegan blondies.

*This post was originally published on September 9, 2022, and updated on March 28, 2023.

Chickpea Blondies

I don’t know about you, but I absolutely LOVE blondies. They’re a delicious cousin to one of my other favorite desserts, the brownie, minus the cocoa powder. I have some healthier brownie recipes, like my Fudgy Vegan Date Brownies and Peanut Butter Chickpea Brownies, but I’ve never made a healthy blondie before.

So today, I’m changing that!

These Chickpea Blondies are vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free. They’re soft and gooey, yet firm enough to hold in your hand. I’ve added chia seeds to the recipe to add some healthy fats, fiber, and protein.

Rows of chickpea blondies with one slightly turned out.

Protein Blondies

I love that these vegan blondies are filled with protein! They get their protein from:

Chickpeas

Peanut butter

Chia seeds

Talk about a dessert that actually fills you up!

Vegan Blondies Ingredients

Chickpeas

Salted creamy peanut butter

Maple syrup

Vanilla

Chia seeds

Almond flour (or Gluten-Free 1:1 Baking Flour)

Baking soda + baking powder

Chocolate chips

A white woman's hand is holding a vegan blondie.

How to Make This Vegan Blondie Recipe

STEP 1 – Process ingredients

In a food processor, blend all of the ingredients except for the chocolate chips, until the batter is smooth. Add in the chocolate chips and pulse the food processor a few times to mix them in.

STEP 2 – Prepare baking dish

Next, pour the batter into an 8×8 baking dish lined with parchment paper and spread the batter out evenly. Top with more chocolate chips if desired.

STEP 3 – Bake

Bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

*Note: As eager as you may be to dive right into the blondies when they come out of the oven, I recommend you allow them to cool for 10-20 minutes first. The blondies will be quite soft when they come out of the oven, so this gives them a chance to firm up a bit. They will still be soft after they cool, they will just be easier to cut.

How to Store Vegan Blondies

Store the blondies in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Flour Substitutions

You can replace the almond flour with Gluten-Free 1:1 Baking Flour or regular flour. Keep in mind, this may change the texture of the blondies.

A close up of rows of blondies with the middle bar slightly turned.

More Healthy Desserts You Might Like!

Fudgy Vegan Date Brownies

Vegan Thumbprint Cookies With Raspberry Chia Jam

Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

Peanut Butter Date Cookies

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A stack of vegan blondies.
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Vegan Blondies

Author: Kaileigh Gaffney
Yield: 16 bars
These Vegan Blondies With Chickpeas are gluten-free, protein-filled, and ready in 30 minutes! They're easy to make, refined sugar-free, and so delicious!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 (15.5-ounce) can chickpeas , (drained and rinsed)
  • ½ cup salted creamy peanut butter, (if you're using unsalted peanut butter, add ¼ teaspoon salt to the blondies)
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • ½ cup almond flour, (or Gluten-Free 1:1 Baking Flour)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips + more for topping, (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a food processor, blend all of the ingredients except for the chocolate chips, until the batter is smooth.
  • Add in the chocolate chips and pulse the food processor a few times to mix them in.
  • Next, pour the batter into the baking dish and spread the batter out evenly. Top with more chocolate chips if desired.
  • Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
  • As eager as you may be to dive right into the blondies when they come out of the oven, I recommend you allow them to cool for 10-20 minutes first. The blondies will be quite soft when they come out of the oven, so this gives them a chance to firm up a bit. They will still be soft after they cool, they will just be easier to cut.

Notes

Store the blondies in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
To keep the recipe refined sugar-free, you can omit the chocolate chips or use no sugar added chocolate chips (like Hu Chocolate or Good Sam Foods).
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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