Cannellini Bean Blondies - peanut butter but vegan and gluten free

• 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup all natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or agave nectar (you can also use honey if you're not vegan)
• Options: 2 tbsp maple syrup plus 1/3 c brown sugar
• 1/2 c rolled oats
• 1/4 coconut or almond flour
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/3 cup vegan (or regular) chocolate chips plus 2 tablespoons
• Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling

Can add 1/4 c chopped walnuts, 1/4 c tart cherries if choose

Preheat to 350 F. Place all ingredients (besides chips, nuts, cherries) into a processor and process until smooth, about 1 min. Fold in other ingredients. Spoon into a 8x8 baking dish lined with parchment paper and spread evenly. Bake for 20-25 min until toothpick comes in clean. Makes 9 servings.

219 cal 9g fat, 3 g fiber, 6 g protein