Chocolate Chip Gingerbread Chickpea Blondies with Maple Glaze

The following recipe is tested and made by my mom-in-law, Debbie, and has been adapted by the popsugar website:)
Don't be afraid of the chickpeas- they only make this recipe more delicious. There's nothing wrong with trying something new!


For these blondies you will need:

• 1 15oz can of chickpeas
• 1/2 cup cashew butter
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey 
• 2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses 
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger or 1 teaspoon fresh 
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed or chia seeds- (don't have either? almond or cashew meal)
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 
  
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1/3 chocolate chips 

1. Blend all of these ingredients easily into your food processor.
2. Spread into a greased 8x8 pan. 
3. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes. 
4. Cool the bars before cutting into squares to enjoy. To top with glaze use the following recipe.

Glaze: 

• 1 tablespoon cashew butter 
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey  
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil 
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 

1. Mix together all ingredients in a medium sized mixing bowl. 
2. Transfer into a Ziploc bag and cut the tip of the bottom and pipe over the cooled blondies.