Description
Protein-packed blondies with chickpeas, almond butter, and dark chocolate chips. Naturally gluten-free and irresistibly fudgy.
Ingredients
Scale
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup almond butter
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (dairy-free if needed)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment.
Blend chickpeas, almond butter, maple syrup, protein powder, and paprika until smooth.
Fold in chocolate chips. Spread batter into pan.
Bake 20–25 minutes until edges pull away. Cool before slicing.
Notes
Store in airtight container for 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: high protein blondies, chickpea dessert, gluten-free snacks