Cookie Dough Protein Blondies

These blondies taste like sneaking a spoonful of cookie dough—but baked, sliceable, and better-for-you. They’re soft, gooey, and loaded with melty chocolate chips, with a protein boost.

Yield: 12 Blondies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Special Equipment: Food Processor

Ingredients

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 1/3 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)1/3 cup maple syrup

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder

• 1/4 tsp baking soda

• 1/3 cup chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Combine all ingredients except chocolate chips in a food processor or high-speed blender until smooth.

3. Stir in chocolate chips.

4. Pour in a lined pan.

5. Bake for 30 minutes.

6. Crucial: Let them cool for at least an hour before cutting so they set.