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Vegan Chickpea Blondies

Vegan Chickpea Blondies

Who says chickpeas have to be savoury?! These vegan blondies turned out so gooey, moreish and all round delicious - and can be whipped them in no time!

They have the fudgy brownie texture combined with the sweet taste of chocolate chip cookie dough - what’s not to love!



Here’s the recipe:

Preparation: 20 mins

Bake time: 25-30 mins

Ingredients:

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 180°c. Grease + Line square baking tin with baking paper.
  2. Blend chickpeas, nut butter/tahini, syrup, vanilla and mashed banana together. Pour into big bowl and stir in sugar, baking powder, salt and sieved flour - mix well.
  3. Stir in the chocolate chunks. Pour the mixture into lined baking tin and even out with spatula.
  4. Bake in oven for approximately 25 mins (use cocktail stick to check if cooked)
  5. Allow to cool for 30 mins, then slice and serve.

(Can store in an airtight container for 7 days) - Although they’re so good I don’t think they’ll last that long…

If you’re looking to stock your cupboards out with baking + cooking essentials then have a browse on the Health Pharm online shop! 🌱



I used Clearspring organic chickpeas and Ombar vegan chocolate - both stocked on the Health Pharm website!

Be sure to try these out for yourself, and keep your eyes peeled for loads more plant based recipes and product recommendations 👏🏼

Vegan Chickpea and Chocolate Blondies

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