Plant-Based Cinnamon Almond Blondies
Garbanzo bean blondies sweetened with dates. No oil, no sugar, no flour; just whole, plant-based ingredients. Great for get-togethers, kids & picky eaters.
Servings 16
Calories 100kcal
Ingredients
- 20 pitted dates
- 1/3 cup warm water
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup almond butter (natural, no added sugar)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup almonds, roughly chopped (optional)
- pinch cinnamon, for topping
Instructions
- Place dates and warm water in food processor and let soak for 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Blend dates and water in food processor until smooth.
- Add all remaining ingredients, except chopped almonds, to food processor and blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Stir in chopped almonds, if using.
- Pour dough into 8x8 inch square baking pan lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle pinch of cinnamon over top and use a knife to lightly swirl.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Let cool for 20 minutes, to allow firming, before serving.
Notes
Once cooled, store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
I used this Food Processor to combine ingredients.