Chickpea Blondies

Ingredients:

• 15 ounces chickpeas (1 can)
• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons mini white chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup macadamia nuts, chopped

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F and spray an 8-inch x 8-inch pan with cooking spray or line with parchment.
2. Rinse chickpeas with water and drain.
3. Combine chickpeas, natural peanut butter, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon water, vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix using a hand blender or food processor.
4. After combining well, mix in chocolate chips and macadamia nuts by hand.
5. Place mixture in prepared pan and bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until set.

Yield:

12 servings