Healthy Monster Blondies
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Healthy Coconut Monster Blondies

I might as well break the news about a super healthy ingredient in these healthy coconut monster blondies, garbanzo beans. Yup, but your taste buds would never know it, and neither will anyone else.


What Is Healthy About Garbanzo Beans (chickpeas)

  • Great source of magnesium and potassium
  • Low on the glycemic index, which reduces blood sugar spikes
  • Excellent source of plant-based protein
  • High in fiber, which is good for digestive health
  • Excellent source of folate

 

Monster Cookie Blondies

Truth be told, M&Ms are one of my favorite candies, and that’s why you see them on so many of my desserts and treats. The bright colors are cheery and fun, making dessert or snack time just a little more special.

Try these healthy cookie bars frozen, too, because they become a sensational chewy treat, yet still pretty darn healthy! Adding a scoop of ice cream, frozen yogurt, or a non-dairy substitute like SoDelicous on top is one of my favorite desserts.

While I am talking about favorite desserts, here is another crazy delicious cookie bar, GF Peanut Butter Bars.

Allergy-Friendly Monster Cookie Blondiess

Coconut monster blondies can be made with mini or regular size M&M’s or Choco No Nos for an allergy-friendly option. Of course, you can skip the candies altogether and just add extra chocolate chips.

Here Is A List Of Ingredients, You Will, Need To Make These Healthy Coconut Monster Blondies:

  • Garbanzo beans ~ also known as chickpeas
  • Honey, agave, or pure maple syrup
  • Peanut Butter or any nut or seed butter
  • Vanilla extract
  • Baking soda
  • Baking powder ~ corn-free if needed
  • Salt
  • Oat flour
  • Unsweetened coconut
  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips ~ Allergy-friendly if needed, like Enjoy Life Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips.
  • Plain M&Ms or Choco No Nos to add on top

 

Allergy-Friendly Monster Blondies

Healthy Coconut Monster Blondies

A healthy version of a cookie bar with gluten-free and allergy-friendly options. Delicious frozen with ice cream or a non-dairy substitute.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: allergy-friendly, corn-free, dairy-free, dessert, egg-free, garbanzo beans, gluten-free, healthy coconut monster blondies, healthy desserts, monster bars
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 194kcal
Author: Mary

Ingredients

  • 15 oz can garbanzo beans chickpeas, drained and rinsed (save the liquid if you do egg-free baking with aquafaba)
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp honey agave, or pure maple syrup.
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter almond butter, or SunButter.
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder ~ corn-free if needed
  • 1 Tbsp oat flour
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp unsweetened coconut
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet mini or regular chocolate chips ~allergy-friendly if needed
  • 30 M&Ms or Choco No Nos

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Add rinsed and drained garbanzo beans, honey, peanut butter, and vanilla to a food processor. Blend until smooth.
  • Add salt, baking soda, baking powder, and oat flour, and blend to mix well.
  • Stir in the coconut and 1/3 cup of the chocolate chips.
  • Spread dough into the pan and top with remaining chocolate chips and M&Ms.
  • Bake for 25-28 minutes. Cool 20 minutes on a wire rack.
  • Cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator or freezer.

Notes

** 3 Tbsp of aquafaba equals one large egg as a substitute in egg-free baking.
** Corn-free baking powder
**  Allergy-friendly semi-sweet chocolate chips ~ Enjoy Life
**  Choco No Nos
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Bar | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 236mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg

Healthy Coconut Monster Blondies

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