Orange Raspberry Blondies

DESCRIPTION:

Chewy, chocolates, and naturally sweet, these vegan Orange Raspberry Blondies are loaded with fresh raspberries and a hint of orange zest. Gluten free, oil-free they’re the perfect healthy dessert or snack for anytime of the day.

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup rolled oats, certified gluten-free
1/2 cup oat flour
1 Tablespoon golden ground flaxseed
1 Tablespoon potato starch
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1/4 Teaspoon baking soda
1 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 Teaspoon vanilla powder

WET INGREDIENTS:

1-15 oz. can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1/4 cup almond butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
Zest of 1 medium orange

ADD INS:

1/4 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
1 cup fresh Raspberries, halved (pat dry to remove excess moisture)

PREPARATION:

1-Preheat oven to 350/degrees F.
2-In a medium bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients until evenly combined.
3-In a food processor fitted with an “S” blade, add all the wet ingredients, (chickpeas, applesauce, maple syrup, and orange zest), blend until smooth and creamy.
4-Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a thick batter forms.
5-Gently fold in the chocolate chips and the raspberries (reserve a few of each for toppings).
6-Spread the batter evenly in a 8×8 silicone square pan, smoothing the top. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips and raspberries.
7-Bake in the oven for 27 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
8-Cool completely before slicing, the texture will firm up and become chewy as it cools.

CHEF´S NOTE:

1-Use fresh raspberries, not frozen.
2-Chill before slicing for the best chewy flavor.
3-Store in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer.

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