A perfect sweet treat for anyone, this blondie recipe is made with a chickpea base, zero flour making it gluten free and can be made vegan by using your favourite vegan protein powder and vegan friendly chocolate chips to top.
Preparations:
- Preheat your oven to 350.
- Line a 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper and cooking spray. And set aside.
- I recommend using a food processor or a blender.
First Add:
- 1 can (540ml) of chickpeas rinsed
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cocoa butter. This gives a rich white chocolate flavour along with health benefits (you can use coconut oil if this isn’t available)
- 1/4 cup liquid sweetener of choice (I used a no sugar added maple syrup)
- 1/4 cup of almond butter (try sunflower butter also especially when paired with cookies and cream protein)
SIDE NOTE: Add 2-3 tablespoons of nut milk if you use vegan pea protein option
Mix all wet ingredients together before adding dry next.
Adding Dry Ingredients:
- 1 tsp maca root powder (great health benefits)
- Pinch of salt (Himalayan)
- 1/3 cup stevia or powdered sweetener of choice
- 1.5 scoops of your favourite protein (try vanilla, cookies and cream or Pb )
- 1 tsp baking powder
- .05 tsp baking soda
Blend together well then pour batter into your pan.
- Sprinkle with chocolate chips (I love Krisda Stevia based or for a vegan option enjoy life brand)
- And a few chopped macadamia nuts
- Bake at 350 for 21-25minutes.
- Remove from oven and let sit for 15min
- I recommend chilling in the fridge for a half hour or so before cutting evenly into 9 pieces to enjoy.
- Keep them airtight in the fridge for freshness.
Nutritional Info Per blondie:
- Calories 123 Protein 6.6g
- Fats 8.1g (sat 1.3)
- Carbs 8.3g (net6.6)
- Fiber 1.7g Sugar 1.2g
Let’s talk about some of the ingredients we used in this recipe. To me, it’s always important to make not only macro friendly and incredible tasting/texture of treats but also that the ingredients are of great quality and that add to health benefits. I put in my treats what I eat myself and feed my loved ones.
Fun facts just to name a few:
Maca Helps With:
- Lowers stress and anxiety
- Enhances mood and focus
- Regulation of hormones and circulation
- Helps hair Teeth bones with strength (calcium)
Cocoa Butter:
- Full of antioxidants, rich in nutrients, minerals, healthy fats that help protect the heart, brain, and other organs
- Helps effectively neutralize free radicals (which also plays a part in improving hair strength and lower chance of dandruff).
- Improves inflammation
- Improves digestion
Macadamia Nut:
- Great taste and crunch
- It’s 75% fats (healthy mono-unsaturated) and low in carbs compared to many nuts,
- Great for energy, fibre, source of minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc.
- Powerful antioxidants and vitamins such as A, B, folate, and protein
For more mouth watering and healthy recipes, Michelle can be found on Instagram @michelleralphlarose_ and @cleaneats.treats or right here in her column at Muscle Insider.
