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chickpea blondies: 

A good source of carbohydrate and protein to keep you sustained on a long day out on the hills. With the option to make them vegan and even gluten free, these make for a excellent homemade snack that won't break the bank.

 

To keep them fresh, cover them with a plastic-free beeswax food wrap (which will save space in your pack) or a reusable plastic container.  

recipe: 

  • 1 regular tin of chickpeas (keep 3 tbsp of drained liquid) 

  • 120g of Butter (or plant spread) 

  • 150g of Brown Sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla or almond extract

  • 1/2 tsp of baking soda

  • pinch of salt

  • 150g of plain flour

  • 75g of chocolate chips (dark or milk)​

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directions:

  • Preheat oven - 175 degrees celsius 

  • Lightly Grease a 8x8 baking tin

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan and leave to cool 

  • Process together chickpeas, reserved liquid, melted butter, extract, baking soda and sugar - aim for a relatively smooth batter

  • In a large bowl stir in the flour to the mixture and fold in chocolate chips

  • Transfer to the tin and bake for 23-25 mins 

  • Leave to cool before cutting into chunks 

  • Enjoy on your next adventure! 

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