Chickpea PB Blondies

Sneaky chickpeas mean these have a protein hit, as well as satisfying that need for something sweet. Using canned chickpeas they are speedy to prepare.

Ingredients:

• 2 cans of chickpeas, drained (or 3 cups cooked chickpeas if you are making yourself)

• 1/2 cup rice malt syrup

• 1 cup Peanut Butter (crunchy adds a good texture in these)

• 2 tsp vanilla powder (get the sugar free one)

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp sea salt

• 100g 85% dark choc chopped

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C

• Place all the ingredients except the chocolate in a food processor, and blitz until its well combined.

• Stir through the choc pieces, and pour into a lined baking tray.

• Bake for 25 mins until the edges are a little golden.

• Allow to cool, then cut into squares and store in an airtight container for up to a week (or freeze them!).