Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Lentil Blondies {vegan, gluten free, healthy}
Total Time
40 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Rating
4.7 out of 5 stars
(10)
Ingredients
16 servings
- 1/2 cup red lentils (dry)
- 1/2 cup all-natural creamy or crunchy peanut butter (I like Trader Joe's)
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup gluten free rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/3 cup mini vegan chocolate chips, plus 2 tablespoons for sprinkling on top (I use Enjoy Life brand)
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Preparation
Step 1
In a small saucepan, combine lentils and 1 cup of water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until lentils are soft.
Step 2
Transfer lentils to a food processor, add a few tablespoons of water, then process until lentils are a smooth puree; set aside.
Step 3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 9x9 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 4
Place oats in blender or food processor and process until finely ground and smooth like flour. Don’t worry, it doesn't need to be perfect but it should take a few minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and whisk in baking soda and salt; set aside.
Step 5
In a large bowl of electric mixer, mix together peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth. Add in lentil puree and mix until well combined.
Step 6
Fold in oat mixture then gently fold in 1/3 cup of chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared baking pan and sprinkle remaining chocolate chips over the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Remember that you don't have to bake these completely as they are vegan, so if you like a fudgy bar don't keep them in the oven for much longer than 20 minutes!
Step 7
Cool brownies completely on wire rack then cut into 16 squares.
Step 8
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