Gluten Free Blondies - Easy to Make Vegan Dessert Recipe
This Gluten Free Blondies recipe is crispy, chewy, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. You'll never guess the secret ingredient!
Servings 16 squares
Calories 135kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz. can garbanzo beans/chickpeas *drained
- ½ cup peanut butter *a natural chunky variety
- ¾ cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cups dark chocolate chips *reserve a handful to sprinkle on top
- pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° and line a 8 x 4 loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a food processor (or high speed blender), add all ingredients except chocolate chips and process until batter is smooth, similar consistency to hummus.
- Stir in ½ cup of the dark chocolate chips.
- Scoop the batter into the lined pan and smooth it out evenly. Lightly press the remaining chocolate chips over top.
- Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. This time can vary with ovens so be patient and wait until the edges are beginning to brown and the toothpick is clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan then transfer to a rack for another 60 minutes for them to set.
- Cut into squares.
- Store covered at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Video
Notes
- If you don't have parchment paper you can try cooking spray instead.
- Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for a crunchy variation.
- Substitute white chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Honey can be substituted for maple syrup.
Nutrition
Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg