Healthier Blondie Bars
A healthy sweet treat or snack with protein and fiber from so many delicious upgraded ingredients. Great for adults and children alike.
Equipment
- Food processor
- Blender
Ingredients
For the date caramel
- 20 pitted Medjool dates
- 3-4 cups boiling water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the blondies
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup oat flour or almond flour
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder optional
- 1/4 cup almond milk or dairy-free milk of choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8x8 baking tin with parchment paper.
- Make the date caramel. Make the date caramel. Place dates in a large bowl and cover with enough hot water to cover. Allow to soak for at least 20 minutes. Drain the dates, reserving 1/4 cup of the soaking water. Peel and remove pits (skin should come off easily). In a food processor, combine the dates, soaking water, and vanilla extract. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides as you need to. Set aside until ready to use.
- Make the blondies. To a high-speed blender, add all of the ingredients: date caramel, chickpeas, eggs, oat flour, vanilla protein powder (if using), and milk. Blend on high, using the tamper to get everything going if you need to. Consistency should be a creamy batter.
- Transfer the batter to the baking tin. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean. Allow the blondies to completely cool in the baking tin (at least one hour), before transferring them to the refrigerator to set (at least another hour). When ready to enjoy, slice into squares.