Chocolate Chip Gingerbread Chickpea Blondies with Maple Glaze

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray an 8×8 inch pan with cooking spray or coconut oil.

Step 2

Add all ingredients except those for glaze in a large food processor and process until batter is very smooth, about two to three minutes.

Step 3

Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Use a spatula sprayed with cooing spray to evenly press mixture into pan.

Step 4

Bake for about 25 minutes, or until a knife comes out clean.

Step 5

Meanwhile, place glaze ingredients in a small bowl. Stir with a fork until well combined. The coconut oil should slightly melt as you stir. Set aside until the bars have cooled.

Step 6

Cool bars in pan for 30 minutes on a wire rack before cutting into 9-12 bars.

Step 7

Snip corner of the glaze bag. Drizzle glaze onto bars.