Cinnamon Chickpea Blondies! Moist, tender, and fudgy flourless blondies with a crackly top. I dare you to eat just one!
Perfect Blondies
I don’t think I’ve ever worked so hard on getting a recipe just right. I can’t even count how many times I tweaked my original recipe, but I finally nailed it! These Cinnamon Chickpea Blondies are my new go-to treat! They are moist and tender in the center with just a bit of a crackly crust on top. They are perfectly sweet, healthier than your average blondie recipe and, oh, so addictive!
Healthier Than Traditional Blondies
While these do contain a good amount of sugar, they are also packed with protein, fiber, folate and iron, so you can feel good about your new afternoon treat! Oh, and guess what? They are dairy free, gluten-free and oil-free too!
And, the cinnamon….ahhh, the cinnamon. I LOVE cinnamon. So spicy, sweet and fragrant. Did you know cinnamon, full of manganese, fiber and calcium, has been shown to have anti-clotting and anti-microbial properties? It also helps to control blood sugar levels and boost brain function. Basically, you need to devour these dreamy blondies immediately!
If you’re a cinnamon lover too, be sure to check out my Cinnamon Oatmeal Smoothie, Maple Pecan Cinnamon Scones, and Cinnamon Squash Quick Bread.
Quick and Easy
The entire batter is made in the bowl of a food processor and comes together in less then 5 minutes. It doesn’t get much easier than that.
Kid Approved
My kids and I inhaled these in a little over one day! And I’ve made several more batches since. (They are delicious with a cup of coffee!) We can’t get enough.
I kept the leftovers in an airtight container on the counter and they were still just as dreamy the next day. They haven’t lasted longer than that yet so far in this house, so I can’t vouch for the life expectancy of these babies beyond that. However, I would probably keep them in the fridge if you still have some left after 2 days. (Don’t worry, you won’t!)
Secret Ingredient
It’s no secret that my “secret” ingredient in these Cinnamon Chickpea Blondies is, duh, chickpeas! I super swear promise you will not taste them! Trust me! But they do provide that great fudgy texture!
Cinnamon Chickpea Blondies
I absolutely can’t wait for you guys to try these! I promise you will love them. After you make them, run back here and leave me a comment with your feedback and star rating below letting me know how quickly you devoured them! You can also snap a quick pic and tag me on social media @veggie_inspired and #veggieinspired so I don’t miss it! Enjoy, guys!
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas (drained and rinsed) (or 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas)
- 1/2 cup cashew butter
- 1/4 cup old fashioned oats (certified gluten free if desired)
- 2/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1.5 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Cinnamon Sugar mixture (optional for garnish) (equal parts of cinnamon and sugar mixed together)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Lightly spritz an 8x8 baking dish with oil or line with parchment paper.
- Combine all ingredients, except walnuts, in the bowl of a food processor and puree until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Add the walnuts, if using, and stir gently, then smooth the batter out.
- Bake for 30 minutes until the sides start to pull away from the baking dish and the top is firm.
- The blondies will continue to firm up while cooling.
- Sprinkle on the cinnamon sugar garnish, if using.
- EAT!
You Might Also Like:
Gluten Free Cinnamon Sugar Cookies
No Bake Cinnamon Chickpea Truffles
Imma says
I was wondering, what can I use instead of nut butter? Any ideas for a nut free subsitute?
Jenn S. says
Sunflower seed butter would work. Enjoy!
ES says
I usually never leave comments on recipe threads, but OMG these were the best bean blondies I’ve ever made. The texture is perfect and they were delicious out of the oven and even straight out of the fridge the next day. Previous recipes with chickpea flour were less than successful, and I am happy to find a chickpea baking recipe that doesn’t taste of beans!
I substituted the cashew butter for sunflower seed butter and the walnuts for a small handful of pepitas and sunflower seeds.
Jenn S. says
Thank you so much! I’m so happy you love them!! Your subs sound great – and perfect for those that need nut-free. Thank you!
Ricky says
Yumm! We made these as a ginger bread variation: used molasses instead of maple syrup (and only about 1/2 the total amount of sugar, it was still sweet enough for us) and a mix of cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg and cloves. I couldn’t stop eating the batter. So good!
Jenn S. says
Ricky, that sounds so good!! I love everything gingerbread. What a great idea. I’m so happy you loved them. Thank you!
Sam says
My boyfriend and I really enjoyed the texture of this blondie, which was really smooth. We used almond butter instead of cashew butter, flavoured oats (cinnamon, apple, almond, coconut) instead of plain oats, brown sugar instead of coconut sugar, and agave syrup instead of maple syrup. Overall, we found that the blondies were a tad too sweet and tasted more like carrot cake. Considering how much we deviated, this could be why it tasted like carrot cake and I’m not sure if agave syrup is sweeter than maple syrup. I could definitely see people enjoying this, especially a la mode.
Jenn S. says
Hi, Sam. The recipe as written doesn’t taste like carrot cake at all. Agave is very sweet. I personally don’t love it in bigger quantities than a tbsp or 2. It has a strange aftertaste to me. I also find brown sugar to be a tad sweeter than coconut sugar. So, yeah, you had a much sweeter blondie. The coconut from your flavored oats probably contributed to the carrot cake vibe too.
Kat says
I subbed cashew butter for almond & coconut butter and just used standard sugar. Amazingly delicious. I’m struggling not to eat them all before my wife gets home! I’ll probably cut down the sugar next time as they’re a bit sweet for me.
Jenn S. says
Oooh, I bet the coconut butter made them so creamy and rich. Great idea! They are definitely addictive, aren’t they?! So glad you loved them! Thanks, Kat!
Denise says
I love this recipe, but I have found that the 30 minutes baking time is more than sufficient, and if anything, too much and a bit drying. Despite the fact that the batter itself is delicious on its own, I only need 15-17 minutes in the oven with this recipe, and with the 30 minutes cool down thereafter, they are at its most gooey, moist, blondie texture that I find optimal. I live on sea level (not a high altitude), so I wonder if my suggestion would resonate with many other readers as well.
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Denise! Glad you like them and thanks for your tip. I haven’t made them in awhile, but I’ll bake them for less time next time and see how they turn out. Thanks!
Denise says
Thanks for the reply! I notice they also taste super good after they have been chilled and set in the fridge, whether be for an hour, or overnight. I love chickpea blondies and I’ve been on a chickpea blondie baking spree the past couple weeks. So good, and almost completely guilt-free to keep indulging!
Jenn S. says
Yes! I love them in the fridge too. If you like them that way, you should try my Cinnamon Chickpea Truffles! I keep them in the freezer and they taste like cinnamon cheesecake bites! So good!
Thea Burton-Evans says
Is there something I can substitute for cashew butter? I’d love to make these for my little one as she loves chickpeas but she’s allergic to nuts.
Jenn S. says
Hi, Thea. You could try Sunbutter or even Trader Joe’s Cookie Butter. Now that I just wrote that, I’m totally going to try the cookie butter next time. That stuff is awesome! 🙂