This healthy fall dessert is packed with fiber and protein! Chickpeas are the star ingredient in these Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Blondies that are also gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free.
As we head into the holiday season, some of you might already be dreading all the sugar and heavy foods that await us. That’s why I love this recipe! Let me show you that you can still eat and enjoy delicious treats while staying healthier. These gluten free pumpkin blondies are made with chickpeas and oat flour to keep them high fiber & higher protein. They are combined with maple syrup to keep them refined sugar free.
These healthy chocolate chip pumpkin blondies are not only completely gluten free, but also dairy free, nut free, and lower sugar than the traditional blondie. Plus, they are made in the blender, so they are super easy and quick to make. You’ll be amazed how good they taste and you can reach for more, guilt free!
How to Make Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Blondies
Pumpkin Blondie Ingredients
-Chickpeas: we are adding fiber and protein to this recipe by utilizing chickpeas as the base of these blondies. You can’t even taste them!
-Pumpkin: duh
-Maple syrup: no refined sugar in the base of these blondies
-Oil: coconut oil, olive oil, or melted butter will work in this recipe
-Egg
-Oat flour: we are all about the healthier ingredients here! Be sure to use certified gluten free oats/oat flour to keep this recipe gluten allergy safe
-Cinnamon
-Baking powder
-Baking soda
-Salt
-Chocolate: I like to use a combination of chopped HU chocolate (use code LEMONSNLYME for 15% off your order) and chocolate chips (you can use HU gems or another variety of your choice. I also like Enjoy Life, but they are not refined sugar free)
Pumpkin Blondie Instructions
This is one of the easiest desserts you’ll ever make! All you have to do is blend all of the ingredients, except the chocolate, in a blender, then fold in the chocolate chips. Add to a baking dish, bake, cool, and eat up!
Can You Taste the Chickpeas?
Don’t worry, you can’t taste the chickpeas at all! This recipe doesn’t taste like beans. Just make sure to rinse your chickpeas before using them to wash off some of the starch.
Can I Make These Pumpkin Blondies Vegan?
I haven’t tested a vegan version of this recipe, but I’m sure an egg substitute would work just fine. If you try it, leave a comment and let us know how it went!
Can I Substitute the Oat Flour?
I have not tested this recipe with any other flour. I can’t promise the results of using 1:1 gluten free flour or tigernut or almond flour, but if you try it, let us know how it went.
More Pumpkin Recipes
Looking for more delicious, fall inspired pumpkin recipes? Try these!
The Best Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies
Gluten Free Pumpkin Brownie Cookies
Healthy Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Blondies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup oil olive, melted coconut or melted butter works
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips or a mix of chopped chocolate and chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and line a 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Combine the chickpeas, pumpkin, oil, syrup, egg, and vanilla in a high speed blender or food processor and blend on medium high until smooth.
- Add the flour, cinnamon, baking powder and soda, and salt and blend again until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Spread batter evenly in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let blondies cool before slicing and enjoying with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
