Orange-Chamomile Blondies
Looking for a sweet treat that can do double duty? These blondies can help settle stress and ease anxiety thanks to the orange, chamomile, and chickpeas.
Ingredients
- One 15.5-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup almond butter
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons dried chamomile, about 5 chamomile tea bags
- 1 ½ to 2 tablespoons orange zest, from 1 orange
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅓ cup semisweet chocolate chips*
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Spray an 8-inch square pan with oil spray.
- Place all the ingredients except for the chocolate chips (and pecans, if using) in a food processor or blender and process until the batter is smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and optional pecans. (The batter should be thick.)
- Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges are a tiny bit brown. Let the blondies cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Note: You can enjoy these delicious treats immediately—they’re like a warm and gooey cross between brownies and cookie dough! Or, let them firm in the pan (on the counter or in the fridge) a few hours or overnight for a more traditional chewy blondie texture.
*Note: If using pecans, add about 15 calories per square.
Nutrition Information per serving
Calories: 160Carbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gTotal Fat: 6g— Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g— Saturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 3gTotal Sugar: 10g— Natural Sugar: 1g— Added Sugar: 9g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.