Blonde Chicks (AKA Chickpea Blondies)

Vegan!

Ingredients:

• 1 8 oz can Chickpeas
• 3/4 Cup Peanut Butter (or any preferred nut butter)
• 1/3 Cup Maple Syrup
• 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 Teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/4 Teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 baking pan with vegetable oil spray or your preferred oil.
2. Prepare Chickpeas:
   • Keep the liquid from chickpeas, do not drain.
3. Blend Ingredients:
   • In a blender, bullet, or food processor, combine the chickpeas (with the liquid), peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Blend until smooth and well combined.
   • Fold in the chocolate chips into the batter until evenly distributed.
4. Bake:
   • Transfer the batter to the greased baking pan, spreading it evenly.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 17 to 20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Adjust baking time for desired texture (less time for gooey blondies, longer for firmer ones).
5. Optional Finishing Touch:
   • For an extra flavor boost, sprinkle some sea salt over the top of the blondies before or after baking.
6. Enjoy:
   • Once baked, allow the blondies to cool in the pan for a few minutes before slicing into squares. Serve and enjoy these delicious and nutritious treats!