Grain Free Chickpea Blondie

These blondies have the texture of a fudge brownie, and taste like a cross between a peanut butter and a chocolate chip cookie in taste. You won't believe they are made with protein-packed, gut-friendly, low carb chickpeas!  

Ingredients

• 15 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/3 cup nut butter - peanut, almond, sunflower, or chickpea butter!
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce or 1/2 smashed ripe banana
• 3 tablespoons coconut flour
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• flaky sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8"x8" or similar baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Combine the chickpeas, peanut butter, applesauce, coconut flour, maple syrup and vanilla in a food processor. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides once or twice.
3. Transfer the batter to a large bowl and add the chocolate chips. Stir to combine.
4. Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing into the corners and leveling the top. Sprinkle with additional chocolate chips on top.
5. Bake for about 35 minutes until the edges start to turn golden brown and blondies are set.
6. Remove from oven then use the edges of the parchment paper to pick the blondies up out of the baking dish and set on a cooling rack. Let cool for at least 20 minutes.
7. Top generously with flaky sea salt, slice into bars and serve.