Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Chocolate Chip Blondies

So what is a "blondie" anyway? Typically, it is baked in a pan like a brownie but instead of chocolate, recipes usually call for butterscotch. This recipe is a modified blondie-- it isn't butterscotch flavored...think of it as more of a brownie and cookie hybrid. I am making a chocolate chip blondie, but you could substitute or add other ingredients too if you want (coconut, nuts, etc.). These blondies are not only gluten free and dairy free, but they are actually pretty healthy, simple to make, and of course, super tasty!






Before I list the ingredients, I am going to tell you what the "secret" ingredient is ....a can of CHICKPEAS! You might be thinking that this sounds gross, but I urge you to try it before you judge it! You cannot taste the bean at all in the final product, and instead all you taste is baked deliciousness that is actually good for you! The consistency is fudge-y (again, think brownie!) and moist.


 You will need: 

• 1 1/2 cups chickpeas 
• 3/4 tsp. baking powder
• 1/8 tsp. baking soda
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup flax (you can use seeds or ground flax)
• 1/4 cup almond butter (you can also use peanut butter) 
• 1/3 cup chocolate chip 

Preparation: 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

2. Drain and rinse chickpeas and put in blender or food processor. 

3. Add all other ingredients except for chocolate chips and blend until smooth. 

4. Mix in chocolate chips and spread in an 8x8 pan. 

5. Bake for 30-40 minutes (you will want to take them out a little bit undercooked so they don't get hard--just remember, fudge-y inside...like a brownie! 

Enjoy!