Snickerdoodle Chickpea Blondies

By mjensen

Bars/Squares

Ingredients

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (14 oz/398 ml can)
• 3/4 tsp. baking powder
• 1/8 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt (omit for healthier version)
• 1 1/8 cup date sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 tsp. vanilla essence
• 1/4 cup raw almond butter
• 1/8 cup ground flax seeds
• 1/8 cup quick oats (not instant)
• 1/2 cup raw macadamia nuts, whole or roughly chopped
• 2 1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine all ingredients except for nuts in blender and blend until smooth. Stir in nuts.

2. Line an 8x8 in. baking dish with parchment paper. Press dough into baking dish.

3. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 min (blondies should appear slightly undercooked as they will set when cooling). Allow to cool before slicing into bars. Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator.