Chickpea Chocolate Chunk Blondies

Serves 12.

Published Feb 1, 2017 Updated Jan 30, 2017

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Ingredients

1/2 cup (125 mL) pitted Medjool dates
1/4 cup (60 mL) boiling water
1 1/2 cup (350 mL) cooked chickpeas
1/2 tsp (2 mL) sea salt
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
1/4 cup (60 mL) maple syrup
1 Tbsp (15 mL) chia seeds mixed with 3 Tbsp (15 mL) water
1/2 cup (125 mL) almond butter
1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking powder
1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped vegan dark chocolate

Nutrition

Per serving:

calories 418
protein 6g
fat 12g
- saturated fat 3g
- trans fat 0g
carbohydrates 80g
- sugars 60g
- fibre 9g
sodium 97g

Directions

Line 8 in (20 cm) square pan with parchment paper, and preheat oven to 350 F (180 C).

Soak dates in boiling water and let sit for at least 15 minutes.

Add dates, their soaking water, and all remaining ingredients, except chocolate, to high-speed blender and pureu0301e until smooth. Once smooth, stir in chocolate and spread mixture into prepared pan. Bake for 40 minutes.

Chill bars before slicing. Best served cold.