PROTEIN CHICKPEA BLONDIES
Why eat boring foods when you can make these healthy, high protein blondies in less than an hour? We made these Halloween themed by replacing the classic chocolate chips with Reese's pieces and honestly, they came out just perfect. If you're looking for healthier dessert alternatives that allow you to eat a higher variety of foods, this is the recipe for you.
Ingredients (8 portions)
- 1 can of ckickpeas
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or powdered peanut butter mixed with water
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 scoop Smooth Vanilla isolate or whey protein
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips (we used Reese's pieces for a Halloween theme)
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F ;
- Start by draining and rinsing the chickpeas. Add them to a food processor and pulse until smooth ;
- Fold in the peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla extract ;
- Add the dry ingredients and mix until well-combined before folding in the mix-ins of your choice ;
- Pour the dough in a baking dish lined with parchment paper and bake for 40 minutes ;
- Let cool, slice and enjoy!
Overview
Healthy, easy, and convenient is exactly what we are looking for in September recipes. With school restarting, we know routine can get pretty crazy - this is exactly why we think it's important to find recipes that fit both your lifestyle and your goals, throughout every season of life. Save it and give it a try!
Recipe by Léa Métivier (@leamfit_)