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Vegan Blondies | Gluten-Free and Oil Free

Published: May 5, 2020 Modified: Aug 31, 2020 by Alison Corey

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These 8 ingredient Vegan Blondies are chewy, rich, and delicious. They’re naturally gluten-free, oil-free, and take minutes to make!

stack of 3 vegan blondies on parchment paper

Brownies tend to get all the hype, but in my opinion, blondies are just as good! They’re like a thick chocolate chip cookie in brownie form. I mean, who could pass that up?

Blondies are typically made with butter, brown sugar, eggs, white flour, and white chocolate chips. Sometimes nuts are added for crunch and texture. They’re chewy, and rich, baked in a pan and cut into squares.

Making these vegan blondies, is easier than a traditional recipe. All you need to do is combine 8 simple ingredients in your food processor, transfer to a pan, and bake!

Plus they are a WAY healthier plant-based dessert. With natural sweetener, no oil, or white flour, and no need for eggs.

The secret ingredient that makes these blondies rich and chewy are chickpeas! I know! Who would have guessed? I promise your family and friends will have absolutely no idea that these blondies get their rich chewy texture from chickpeas.

My kids were literally staring at the oven waiting for them to come out, while my husband could barely wait for them to cool before taking a bite.

blondies on cooling rack next to a blondie on a white plate

Why You’ll Love these Vegan Blondies…

  • Gluten-Free
  • Oil-Free
  • 8 Simple Ingredients
  • Rich and Chewy
  • Healthier than the original
  • Whole Food Plant-Based Ingredients
  • Chocolatey
  • Mix everything together in the food processor
  • Prep time is less than 5 minutes

Ingredients You’ll Need

ingredients for vegan chickpea blondies

Here’s the list of ingredients you’ll need to gather to get started with this recipe. Measurements are below in the printable recipe card for your convenience.

  • Low sodium chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • Raw Almond Butter
  • Maple Syrup
  • Blanched Almond Flour
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Baking Powder
  • Salt
  • Dairy free chocolate chips

I recommend using raw almond butter for these blondies. Be sure to use a creamy almond butter. You can also use creamy peanut butter or cashew butter in place of the almond butter.

Be sure to use blanched almond flour, not almond meal. Almond meal with give you a denser darker blondie.

My favorite dairy free chocolate chips to bake with are Enjoy Life Dark Chocolate Morsels. They have a great taste, and melt well too!

vegan blondies cut into squares on parchment paper

Tools You’ll Need

Gather these kitchen tools to get started.

  • Food Processor
  • 8×8 baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula

You’ll need a food processor to blend all the ingredients together. It makes it super simple. All you need to do is dump all the ingredients in, with the exception of the chocolate chips, and blend until smooth and all chickpeas are combined. Then pour in the chocolate chips and stir.

Transfer the dough to a parchment lined baking pan, using a spatula to scoop and spread the dough evenly.

How to Make Vegan Blondies – Step by Step

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine chickpeas, almond butter, almond flour, maple syrup, vanilla, baking powder, and salt in your food processor. Pulse until batter is smooth and all chickpeas are combined.

vegan blondie ingredients in food processor

Step 2: Take blade out of food processor (I forgot to do this!) Scrape off any extra dough on the blade. Pour chocolate chips into food processor container. Using a spatula fold in chocolate chips.

vegan blondie batter in food processor with chocolate chips

Step 3: Line 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper. Pour batter into pan. Using your spatula spread the batter evenly over the pan. Batter will be sticky and you might need to use your clean hands to get an even spread. Sprinkle an additional 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips over top. Lightly press them into the batter using your fingers.

blondie batter spread in 8x8 pan

Step 4: Bake in preheated oven at 350 F for 25-30 minutes. Top will be golden brown. Allow to cool completely in pan. Remove from pan and cut into 9 equal squares. Enjoy!

vegan blondies out of the oven in 8x8 pan

Top Tips for Making the Perfect Vegan Blondies

  • Rinse and drain chickpeas before adding to the recipe
  • Use canned or make your own chickpeas from dried. If you use your own chickpeas use 2 cups of cooked chickpeas.
  • Batter will be sticky, use parchment paper to keep it from sticking to the pan.
  • Allow blondies to cool completely before removing from the pan. They will firm up as they cool.
  • Use blanched almond flour, not almond meal.
vegan blondies on parchment paper cut into squares

Variations

  • No Almond Butter-Use cashew, or peanut butter instead.
  • No Almond Flour-Use oat flour to keep these gluten free.
  • Add Nuts-Add 1/3 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans for added texture and crunch.
stack of 4 vegan blondies on white plate

How to Serve and Keep

Enjoy plain and simple for dessert or a snack. Add a scoop of vanilla dairy free ice cream for an extra special treat and drizzle with chocolate syrup to make a blondie sundae.

Store in an air tight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. If you choose to freeze cut into squares, and wrap each one in saran wrap to avoid freezer burn, then transfer squares to a freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator and enjoy!

hands holding blondie

Check out these other vegan brownie and cookie recipes!

  • Chickpea Brownies
  • Chickpea Cookies
  • Healthy Vegan Brownies
  • Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Vegan Mug Brownie

If you’ve tried these Vegan Blondies, please rate the recipe and let me know how they turned out. You can also follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest for more plant-based family recipes your whole family will enjoy!

stack of 3 vegan blondies on parchment paper

Vegan Blondies | Gluten-Free and Oil Free

These 8 ingredient Vegan Blondies are chewy, rich, and delicious. They're naturally gluten-free and oil-free, and are whipped up in minutes.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chickpea blondies, gluten free blondies, vegan blondies
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 9
Calories: 254kcal

Ingredients

  • 15 oz can of chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1/3 cup blanched almond flour
  • 1/2 cup raw almond butter
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup dairy free chocolate chips + 2 tbsp to sprinkle on top

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine chickpeas, almond butter, almond flour, maple syrup, vanilla, baking powder, and salt in your food processor. Pulse until batter is smooth and all chickpeas are combined.
  • Take blade out of food processor. Scrape off any extra dough on the blade. Pour chocolate chips into food processor container. Using a spatula fold in chocolate chips.
  • Line 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper. Pour batter into pan. Using your spatula spread the batter evenly over the pan. Batter will be sticky and you might need to use your clean hands get an even spread. Sprinkle an additional 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips over top. Lightly press them into the batter using your fingers.
  • Bake in preheated oven at 350 F for 25-30 minutes. Top will be golden brown. Allow to cool completely in pan. Remove from pan and cut into 9 equal squares. Enjoy!

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Notes

  1. Rinse and drain chickpeas before adding to the recipe
  2. Use canned or make your own chickpeas from dried. If you use your own chickpeas use 2 cups of cooked chickpeas
  3. Batter will be stick, use parchment paper to keep it from sticking to the pan
  4. Allow blondies to cool completely before removing from the pan. They will firm up as they cool
  5. Use blanched almond flour, not almond meal
  6. Store in an air tight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 268mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 3mg
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  1. Crystal

    May 06, 2020 at 2:30 pm

    Can a different flour be used for this?

    Reply
    • Alison Corey

      May 06, 2020 at 8:43 pm

      You can use oat flour.

      Reply
  2. Sara Welch

    May 07, 2020 at 6:35 pm

    5 stars
    These were so easy and delicious; exactly what I needed to cure my sweet tooth!

    Reply
  3. Emily Liao

    May 07, 2020 at 6:56 pm

    5 stars
    These vegan blondies were absolutely delicious! Perfectly moist texture and just the right amount of chocolate.

    Reply
  4. Toni

    May 07, 2020 at 7:26 pm

    5 stars
    These were so good!! My family loved it!! Can’t wait to make it again!

    Reply
  5. Lisa | Garlic & Zest

    May 07, 2020 at 8:13 pm

    5 stars
    Wow! I’ve never tried baking with garbanzo beans before and I had no idea they’d work as such a healthy substitute. I’d love to try one!

    Reply
  6. Michelle

    May 07, 2020 at 9:06 pm

    5 stars
    I love how soft and chewy these are. Ultimate comfort food!

    Reply
  7. Cookilicious

    May 07, 2020 at 10:06 pm

    5 stars
    So glad to come across a vegan blondie recipe! Thanks

    Reply

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