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Chickpea Banana Blondies

Chickpea Banana Blondies- A Soft, Healthy, Protein Packed Snack or Dessert

These chickpea banana blondies are a game-changer when it comes to healthy snacking. Soft, sweet, and perfectly chewy, they’re made with wholesome ingredients like chickpeas, ripe bananas, dates, peanut butter, and oats. Everything goes straight into the food processor, blend, bake, and you’re done! These blondies are vegan, dairy-free, egg-free, and naturally sweetened, making them ideal for toddlers, kids, and even adults looking for a nutritious treat. Soft, protein-packed, and full of natural goodness, these chickpea banana blondies are the perfect snack to share with your little ones. Whether you enjoy them plain or with a sprinkle of chocolate chips, they’re a guilt-free, family-friendly treat everyone will love!

 

Why You’ll Love Chickpea Banana Blondies:

  • Soft and chewy texture, perfect for little ones to chew easily

  • Naturally sweetened with bananas and dates, no refined sugar needed

  • Packed with protein and fiber from chickpeas, oats, and peanut butter

  • Quick to prepare, made entirely in the food processor and baked

  • Allergy-friendly- vegan, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free and can be nut-free if you swap peanut butter for sunflower butter.

  • Great for snacks, lunchboxes, or even breakfast on the go!

 

Nutritional Benefits:

  • Protein & Fiber: Chickpeas and oats provide sustained energy and promote fullness.

  • Healthy Fats: Peanut butter supports brain development and keeps kids satisfied longer.

  • Natural Sweetness: Bananas and dates add vitamins, minerals, and gentle sweetness.

  • Iron & Zinc: Chickpeas offer key nutrients for growing toddlers and kids.

 

Substitutions:

  • Nut-Free: Use sunflower seed butter or tahini instead of peanut butter.

  • Sweetener: If you don’t have dates, substitute maple syrup.

 

What You Need:

9 inch Square Baking Dish

Parchment Paper

Food Processor

 

If you enjoyed this recipe, here are some more healthy snacks and desserts for kids:

Healthy Blueberry Snacking Cake

Honey Oat Biscuits

Healthy Date Cake 

Sweet Potato Cake

5 from 4 Reviews

Ingredients

Adjust Servings
1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
2 ripe bananas
5 dates
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup oats
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
Optional
chocolate chips or sprinkles on top

Directions

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Preheat oven to 350F
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Drain and rinse chickpeas and add all ingredients to a food processor- chickpeas, bananas, dates, vanilla, peanut butter, oats, baking powder, baking soda and pulse until smooth
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Add to 9 in. square baking dish lined with parchment paper and smooth out, if you are adding chocolate chips add them on top now
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Bake for 30 minutes
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Let cool for 15 minutes slice into squares and enjoy!
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Notes

Storage instructions- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days. Refrigerate for up to 5 days to maintain freshness. Freeze for up to 2 months — thaw overnight or warm before serving.

4 Comments

  • Farah

    I can’t believe how good these were with the chickpeas! I was really in shock and my little one loved it!

  • Sabrina

    SO GOOD! Have to control myself not to eat them all and remind myself I made them for my child 🤣
    Truly delicious without flours or junk in them

    • Eating With Zion

      Omg I’m so happy you liked it! Thank you for sharing with me!

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