Chickpea “Blondies”

Originally saw this recipe here. I love that the secret ingredient is Chickpeas!!! You really can't taste them in this recipe AT ALL. They are a sweet peanut buttery dream and pack some awesome nutrients from the beans, nut butter, and flax meal. If you don't care about making these gluten free then sub all the flax and flour for regular flour. You won't regret making these!!!

Chickpea “Blondies” Yield: 8 servings

Non-stick cooking spray
15 ounces (1 can) cooked garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup raw sugar
1/2 cup strawberry or other all-fruit spread
1/4 cup natural peanut butter
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons flax meal (sub with other meal or flour if you’re not looking to make these gluten-free)
2 tablespoons brown rice flour (sub with other meal or flour if you’re not looking to make these gluten-free)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

• Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4). Lightly coat an 8-inch (20-cm) square baking pan with spray.
• In a food processor, combine all ingredients and blend until perfectly smooth, scraping sides often.
• Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 26 minutes.
• Place the pan on a wire rack and let cool completely before placing in the fridge and slicing.
• Enjoy cold from the fridge. These blondies freeze well, too.