Espresso Vanilla Bean Chickpea Blondies Recipe

This healthy spin on a classic brownie recipe is a great way to enjoy a sweet treat! 

Prep Time: 15 minutes 

Cooking Time: 30 minutes 

Ingredients: 

· Cooking spray 

· 1½ cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed 

· ⅓ cup creamy, no-stir peanut butter 

· ½ cup packed brown sugar 

· 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste 

· 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder 

· ¼ cup quick oats 

· 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed 

· ¼ teaspoon baking soda 

· ¼ teaspoon baking powder 

· ½ teaspoon kosher salt 

· Pinch of flaky salt for topping (optional) 

Directions: 

1. Wash your hands to prevent the spread of germs. 

2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Grease an 8½ x 4½-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper. Set aside. 

3. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, peanut butter, brown sugar, vanilla bean paste, espresso powder, oats, flaxseed, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape the sides once or twice. 

4. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is set. 

5. Let the blondies cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes. Once cool enough to handle, lift them out using the parchment paper and place them on a cutting board to cool for an additional 15 minutes. 

6. Cut into eight squares and enjoy! 

Source: https://www.eatright.org/recipes/desserts/espresso-vanilla-bean-chickpea-blondies-recipe