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I Totally Broke My Cardinal Rule for Desserts

By Courtney 11 Comments

You guys.

We need to talk about something for a quick second.

You see this yummy little treat here?

My. Goodness.

A few weeks ago, one of my fabulous neighbors texted me saying she had made some treats and was offering to drop some off to me. I am never one to say no to treats, and she even said they were a bit more on the healthy side, so I was super intrigued.

Before asking any questions, I dug right in and was immediately impressed. If they were on the healthy side, then I had to know what was up.

And that’s when she told me that they were made with…

CHICKPEAS.

Now I’m gonna be straight with you guys. Had she told me beforehand that they were made with chickpeas, I probably would have said “thanks but no thanks!” because I tried the whole beans-in-baked goods wayyyy back in the day (before I started writing this blog!) and they were absolutely awful.

I still remember it vividly…they were black bean brownies, and Jay thought I was absolutely nuts for even entertaining the idea of making them, let alone eat them. But I said nawwww, everyone says they’re delicious! So they’ve got to be right!

Ohhhh no, they were not right. Not at ALL. I mean, who WERE these people, thinking beans belong in sweets?!? They were some of the worst things I’ve ever tasted in my life.

And from that point on, I swore that I would never, EVER, attempt any sort of beans in my baked goods.

But now, here I was, almost 9 years later eating these blondies that were SO freakin’ good, knowing full well they were made with freaking chickpeas.

So do you know what I did? I went out and I bought some chickpeas.

And I made a brand new batch, which was alllll for me, since none of the boys in my house were even remotely interested in giving them a try.

Hey, fine by me, boys!

So do they taste like legit blondies? I mean, if you’re looking for a buttery, delicious, legit blondie then, no, they don’t. But do they taste like you’re eating BEANS and chocolate? NO!! They’re honestly SO good, and I wouldn’t be on here telling you guys all about it if they weren’t…especially because it’s not even my recipe!

There’s no flour and no butter, and if you make them without an egg, they’re also vegan. I made them WITH an egg, and would recommend that!

So if you want to give them a try for yourself, here ya go…

Flourless Chocolate Chip Chickpea Blondies

I would love to hear who tries them…especially if you’ve been a “no beans in my baked goods” kinda person like I have. ; )

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March 6, 2019 Filed Under: Dessert Tagged With: beans in baked goods, chickpea blondies

About Courtney

I'm a working mom of two beautiful little boys, Lucas and Alex, and I began writing Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life in April 2010. I enjoy chronicling my love of food (healthy and indulgent!), baking, motherhood, fitness, fashion, and everything in between!

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Comments

  1. Molly Petsch says

    March 6, 2019 at 5:37 am

    Chocolate Covered Katie’s black bean brownies are SO good... please give them a second try! And while you’re at it, check out her other desserts! https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2012/09/06/no-flour-black-bean-brownies These blondes are amazing... no beans but ooey, gooey and peanut buttery! https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2018/03/05/ryan-reynolds-blondies/
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  2. Suzanne says

    March 6, 2019 at 7:53 am

    Ohhhh, I don’t know about this. Everyone was raving about the dessert hummus so I had to grab some up. In my opinion it tasted like sweetened beans, lol. Maybe it was the texture that bothered me more than the taste, though.
    Reply
  3. Allie says

    March 6, 2019 at 8:12 am

    Definitely making these tonight!!! I'm on a big bean kick, so this is right up my alley. I too failed at and didn't like the black bean brownies. Kind of want to make a double batch so I can bake one and eat the dough of the second! Thanks for sharing this! :)
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  4. Nikki says

    March 6, 2019 at 9:21 am

    These look so good. Did you have to peel the shell layer off the beans before mixing them? I tried making some type of bean brownie a few years back and had to peel that layer off first and it was such a pain, that's honestly all I remember about those brownies lol. I am for sure trying these though!! Thanks for sharing
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    • Courtney says

      March 13, 2019 at 1:37 pm

      No need to peel the shell layer - geez, that would be awful lol!
      Reply
  5. Tamara says

    March 6, 2019 at 10:16 am

    https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/05/31/deep-dish-cookie-pie/ MAKE THAT RECIPE AND DON'T LOOK BACK! Best 'chickpea' dessert I have ever had.
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  6. Alicia says

    March 6, 2019 at 11:34 am

    I love chickpea blondies or as the deep dish cookie as Tamara recommended. I prefer cookies to cake so for the last few years I have made myself a chickpea deep dish cookie cake for my birthday. So good and feel better eating it.
    Reply
  7. Steph says

    March 6, 2019 at 11:40 am

    I can't wait to try these! P.S. love your nail polish!
    Reply
  8. Julie says

    March 10, 2019 at 5:33 pm

    Hmmm.... I just don't know. I don't know... And now I know how Cassie on the Bachelor felt. She didn't know. Perhaps slightly different issues -- does she want to marry a guy she's known a few weeks versus beans in dessert but still. I don't know
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      March 12, 2019 at 5:47 am

      LOL this made me chuckle out loud!!
      Reply
  9. Bob Rowe says

    March 11, 2019 at 8:36 am

    3 WEEKS IN A ROW WITH NO FUN FACTS FRIDAY?
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