Flourless Chocolate Chip Squares

Made with a humble can of chickpeas, these flourless chocolate chip squares are naturally sweetened and naturally gluten-free for a delicious, yet healthy, treat! Paired with a big cup of coffee or a warm cup of tea, these gluten-free blondies or flourless chocolate chip squares are the perfect afternoon snack.

At first glance, I know baking with chickpeas might sound a little odd, but, trust me, it works! Similar to black bean brownies, these gluten-free chocolate chip squares are ooey and gooey and everything you want out of a dessert. In fact, using chickpeas in this recipe not only adds some fiber and plant-based protein but gives these squares their moist and tender texture. I used dark chocolate chips in this recipe because I am a nutritionist after all, but if you wanted to use milk chocolate chips they would also work just fine.

More Flourless Desserts:

• Flourless Chocolate Cake
• Salted Dark Chocolate Cookies

Flourless Chocolate Chip Squares

Author: Stephanie Kay

These gluten-free chocolate chip squares are made with peanut butter, however, almond butter, cashew butter or sunflower seed butter would all work just fine!

• Author: Stephanie Kay
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 9 servings 1x
• Category: Desserts
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Gluten Free

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Ingredients

• 14oz can chickpeas, strained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup peanut butter, almond butter or cashew butter
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/3 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with butter or coconut oil and set aside. You can use a 9 x 9-inch baking pan, however, your squares will be a little short in height.
3. In a food processor or blender, combine all of the ingredients (except the chocolate chips) and blend until well combined and a thick and sticky batter forms.
4. Once blended, gently fold in chocolate chips until evenly incorporated in the batter.
5. Pour the batter into the baking pan and use a spatula to spread out the batter evenly across the pan.
6. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown on top and a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Once cooked, allow the gluten-free chocolate chip squares to cool completely before slicing into 9 pieces.
8. Store in an air-tight container for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for several months.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 slice
• Calories: 152 calories
• Sugar: 4 grams
• Fat: 8 grams
• Carbohydrates: 17 grams
• Fiber: 3 grams
• Protein: 5 grams

Keywords: blondies, gluten-free, flourless, chickpeas, chocolate chips, peanut butter