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high protein chickpea blondies cut into squares and stacked on top of each other

Chickpea Flour Blondies with Chocolate Chips (High Protein, 1 Bowl)

Perfectly chewy chickpea blondies made with chickpea flour, almond butter,and sheep’s milk yogurt. These high-protein squares are gluten-free andnaturally sweetened—ready in one bowl and under 25 minutes!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Serving Size 9 Squares

Equipment

  • 1 8x8 Baking Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Cup & Spoons

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup chickpea flour
  • ¼ cup cassava flour. If you don't have cassava flour on hand, you can use another gluten-free flour, such as oat or almond but I don't recommend using all chickpea. The first time I made this recipe, I used only chickpea flour, and the bean taste was too strong.
  • ¼ cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder. I used unflavored hemp powder.
  • ¼ cup hazelnut butter
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ¼ cup high protein yogurt. I used sheep’s milk yogurt as I am currently following an anti-inflammatory diet and it is often less inflammatory than cow's milk but feel free to use greek or a plant-based yogurt.
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp cinnamon. I like to use organic saigon cinnamon.
  • ¼ tsp almond extract optional but adds depth
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips plus more for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8” baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
    8x8 pan lined with parchment paper
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, cassava flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Add hazelnut butter, maple syrup, applesauce, sheep’s milk yogurt (or yogurt of your choice), vanilla, and almond extract. Stir well until combined.
    ¾ cup chickpea flour, ¼ cup cassava flour. , ¼ cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder. , ¼ cup hazelnut butter, 3 tbsp maple syrup, ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce, ¼ cup high protein yogurt. , 2 tsp vanilla extract, ½ tsp baking soda, ½ tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp sea salt, ¼ tsp almond extract, ½ tsp cinnamon. I like to use organic saigon cinnamon.
    high protein chickpea blondies batter with chocolate chips added and mixed in glass mixing bowl
  • Fold in chocolate chips.
    ½ cup dark chocolate chips
    high protein chickpea blondies batter with chocolate chips added and mixed in glass mixing bowl
  • Spread the batter into the prepared pan and top with extra chocolate chips.
    high protein chickpea blondies batter spread out in 8x8 glass baking pan before baking
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is just slightly soft. I baked mine for 17 minutes. Be careful not to overbake. You want them slightly gooey still. The blondies will continue baking while cooling and you don't want to try them out.
    high protein chickpea blondies in 8x8 glass baking pan after baking
  • Cool completely before slicing into 9 squares.
    High Protein Chickpea Blondies cut into 9 squares

Notes

  • Want it vegan? Use plant-based yogurt and protein powder and double-check that your chocolate chips are dairy-free.
  • Need more moisture? Add 1–2 tbsp plant milk or increase applesauce slightly.
  • Swap the cassava flour: Almond flour or oat flour also work well.
  • Storage: Keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
    For the best texture in your chickpea flour blondies, make sure to whisk the wet ingredients thoroughly before folding in the flour. This helps prevent a dense, gummy texture and keeps the blondies soft and chewy. Also, don’t overbake—remove them when the edges are set but the center is still slightly soft.
    Don’t overbake the blondies. Remove them when the edges are set but the center is still slightly soft.

Nutrition Info (Per 1 of 9 Squares)

  • Calories: ~185
  • Protein: ~8g
  • Carbs: ~16g
  • Fat: ~9g
  • Fiber: ~3g
Note: macros may vary slightly depending on the brands you use.