5 from 30 votes
Pumpkin Spice Chickpea Blondies (Vegan)
These Pumpkin Spice Chickpea Blondies transform chickpeas into a moist, dense treat featuring pumpkin pie spice and almond butter for a warm, autumnal flavor. The combination of coconut sugar and maple syrup balances sweetness while superfine almond flour ensures a tender crumb. Chocolate chips both folded into the batter and sprinkled on top add melty richness. They bake into a soft, cake-like bar with a subtle spice aroma, suitable for vegan diets thanks to the absence of eggs and dairy.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
157 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American, International
Ingredients
- 1 chickpeas unsalted, canned, 15.5 oz, drained and rinsed
- 6 tablespoon almond butter 96g
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup coconut sugar 35g
- ¼ cup almond flour 28g, superfine, not almond meal
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease and line an 8” x 8” tin with parchment paper.
- Drain and rinse chickpeas under cold water for at least 30 seconds; then gently pat dry.
- Add all ingredients (excluding the chocolate chips) into a food processor. Blend and pulse until completely smooth. For about 45 seconds to 1 minute.
- Remove the blade and fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
- Evenly spread the batter into the greased tin and sprinkle the rest of the chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 25 - 28 mins.
- Let cool before serving, and enjoy!
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Notes
- Use 2 to 3 teaspoons of homemade pumpkin pie spice composed of cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg for best flavor.
- Coconut sugar can be substituted 1:1 with light brown sugar if needed.
- Do not replace superfine almond flour with coconut flour or almond meal to maintain the intended texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
157kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
218mg
(9%)
Potassium
135mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
7IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 218mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.