Flourless • High Protein • Naturally Gluten-Free • Vegan Option
A soft, chewy blondie made without flour and packed with plant-based protein — the kind of dessert that feels indulgent while still being made from wholesome ingredients.
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Why You’ll Love These
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No flour
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Naturally gluten-free
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High in plant protein
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Made in one blender
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Refined sugar free
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Perfect for meal prep
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Freezer friendly
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Kid approved
And yes… you truly cannot taste the chickpeas.
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⏱ Total Time
Prep: 5 minutes
Bake: 17–20 minutes
Total: Under 35 minutes
(Your future self will be thrilled.)
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Ingredients
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1 (8 oz) can chickpeas with the liquid (aquafaba)
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¾ cup peanut butter (or almond / cashew butter)
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⅓ cup pure maple syrup
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon sea salt
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¼ teaspoon baking powder
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¼ teaspoon baking soda
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½ cup chocolate chips or chopped homemade chocolate
👉 Optional: flaky sea salt for finishing
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 — Preheat
Preheat your oven to 370°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8 baking pan.
Step 2 — Blend the Batter
Add the chickpeas with their liquid, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, salt, baking powder, and baking soda to a blender or food processor.
Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
👉 Pro Tip:
Let it blend longer than you think — this is the secret to removing any bean texture.
You want it glossy and thick.
Step 3 — Fold in the Chocolate
Pour the batter into a bowl and gently fold in your chocolate chips or homemade chocolate chunks.
This is where things get dangerous 🙂
Step 4 — Bake
Spread the batter evenly into your prepared pan.
Bake for 25–35 minutes, until:
✔ edges are golden
✔ center is set
✔ toothpick comes out mostly clean
👉 Bake less for gooey blondies.
👉 Bake longer for a firmer bar.
Step 5 — Finish Like a Pro
Sprinkle with flaky sea salt while warm.
Do not skip this if you love that sweet + salty moment.
Step 6 — Cool (Important!)
Allow blondies to cool before slicing.
This helps them set and creates that perfect chewy texture.
Then slice into squares… and try not to eat half the pan.
No judgment if you do.
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⭐ Expert Tips
Use natural peanut butter for the cleanest flavor.
Blend extremely well — smooth batter = classic blondie texture.
Let them rest overnight if you can.
The flavor gets even better.
Storage
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Counter: 3 days
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Fridge: up to 1 week
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Freezer: 2 months
They thaw beautifully.
(Not that they usually last that long.)
