Vanilla Protein Blondies

Dessert is something that I'm rarely willing to give up, so I'm always working on and looking for new dessert options.  Since it's getting a little too cold to enjoy my Arctic Zero ice cream creations, I've resorted to baked goods.

I've been wanting to try a Chickpea Blondie recipe for quite a while and finally got around to making a batch.  If you're skeptical, trust me, these do not taste like chickpeas.  They actually resemble more of a banana bread, because I think I added a little too much banana, but they're delicious all the same.

Vanilla Protein Blondies

Makes 12

Calories per Bar: 65
Fat: 1g - Carbs: 8g - Fiber: 2g - Protein: 6g

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup oats
• 1 cup chickpeas; drained and rinsed
• 3 egg whites
• 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1/3 banana
• 1 1/2 scoops vanilla whey protein powder
• 2 t vanilla extract
• 1 t baking powder
• 1/2 t baking soda
• 5 stevia packets

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray an 8x8 inch baking dish with clean cooking spray
2. Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until fully smooth and combined
3. Transfer to the baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are brown and the a tooth pick comes out clean