You may not usually think “dessert” when you see chickpeas, but they add extra protein and fiber to this delicious snack recipe. Whip up a batch of these bars and next time your afternoon sweet-tooth hits, you can satisfy it in a healthy way!

Chickpea Chocolate Chip Bars

A healthy snack to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings: 16
Calories: 122

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup nut butter of choice
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • pinch sea salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F degrees and line a 9"x 9" with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor (or high-speed blender), add all ingredients, except chocolate chips, and process until batter is smooth, similar consistency to hummus.
  3. Stir in a one-half cup of the dark chocolate chips.
  4. Scoop the batter into the lined pan and smooth it out evenly. Lightly press the remaining chocolate chips over top.
  5. Bake for 60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. This will vary with ovens so be patient and wait until the edges are beginning to brown.
  6. Allow to cool (for 10 minutes or so) and cut into 16 squares

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