Air Fryer Cinnamon Chickpea Blondies

Recipe posted in: Flex Meals & Snacks, Snacks, Snacks, Desserts
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Got 10 minutes? Dig into a decadent, diet-friendly dessert that’s ready in a snap! Using just 10 wholesome ingredients, you can create a gluten-free treat that fits into your healthy diet. Grab your air fryer and whip up these Cinnamon Blondies made with chickpeas, cashew butter, rolled oats and chocolate chips.

We use one surprising ingredient as the base of these blondies: chickpeas! If you already tried our recipe for Raspberry Chickpea Blondies, you know that this mystery ingredient is a great way to pack your desserts with protein and fiber. The mild taste is undetectable and they create a moist, rich texture that rivals butter and oil.

In addition to our secret ingredient, these Cinnamon Chickpea Blondies are baked in a unique way. Instead of throwing them in the oven like most blondie recipes, we cook them up in the air fryer for a quick and easy treat.

How to Make Chickpea Blondies

You will need one 15-ounce can of salt-free chickpeas for your blondies. Pour the chickpeas into your food processor with cashew butter, an egg, dry rolled oats, vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and a stevia brown sugar blend.

Process the ingredients until a smooth yet thick batter forms, then pour it into a greased air fryer baking pan. Smooth out the top and sprinkle it with chocolate chips.

Bake the chickpea blondies at 350 degrees in your air fryer for 10 minutes. Once a toothpick comes out mostly clean, remove the blondies from the air fryer and let them cool completely before slicing and serving.

Healthy Hacks

One of these Air Fryer Cinnamon Chickpea Blondies clocks in at just 198 calories. Because it’s packed with protein from the cashew butter and fiber from the chickpeas, you can count this balanced dessert as one PowerFuel, one SmartCarb and one Extra. Want to add another Extra? Garnish your blondie with some low-fat whipped cream and an extra sprinkle of cinnamon.

Watching your sugar intake? Swap in the chocolate chips with a stevia-sweetened variety! You can typically find these in the baking section or health food aisles at your local grocery store.

Benefits of Cinnamon

Not only is cinnamon delicious but it is also said to provide many health benefits. According to Medical News Today, “Some studies have suggested that the compounds in cinnamon have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and antimicrobial properties, and that they might offer protection from cancer and cardiovascular disease, among other conditions. However, more evidence is needed to confirm cinnamon’s benefits.”

More Cinnamon Recipes and Treats

We love cinnamon because it provides big flavor with very little calories! The sweet yet spicy taste is reminiscent of fall but deserves the spotlight all year long. Like many other spices and herbs, it counts as a Free Food on the Nutrisystem program. Sprinkle some cinnamon in these delicious recipes that fit into your weight loss journey:

If you’re craving more sweet and spicy cinnamon, make sure to check out the Nutrisystem menu! You can enjoy cinnamon for breakfast AND dessert while sticking to your weight loss plan. We add this delicious superfood to several of our popular foods, such as our bakery-style Cinnamon Roll, sweet Apple Strudel Bar, chewy Cinnamon Bun Bar and soft-baked Snickerdoodle Cookie.  Explore our menu here! >

What’s your favorite way to enjoy cinnamon? Do you have your own healthy recipe featuring this fabulous Free Food? We want to hear about it! Submit your ideas on our Recipe Submission page for a chance to be featured right here on The Leaf Weight Loss Blog! We’re loving these Cinnamon Pineapple Breakfast Bars submitted by Marion. Click here to share your recipe, too! > 

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*Please note that all air fryers cook differently. Before trying any recipe, always refer to the manufacturer safety instructions provided with your specific air fryer.

Servings: 6

Calories per Serving: 198

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb, 1 PowerFuel and 1 Extra

Ingredients:

  • 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, no salt added
  • ¼ cup cashew butter
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup rolled oats dry
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp. baking powder
  • ¼ tsp. baking soda
  • 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp. stevia brown sugar blend
  • 2 Tbsp. chocolate chips

Directions:

  1. Grease an air fryer baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Preheat air fryer to 350°F.
  3. In a food processor, combine all ingredients except for the chocolate chips. Process until smooth. The batter should be thick.
  4. Add the batter to the baking pan and smooth out the top. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
  5. Bake in the air fryer for 10 minutes or until toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  6. Remove from the air fryer and allow to cool before cutting.
  7. *Please note that all air fryers cook differently. Before trying any recipe, always refer to the manufacturer safety instructions provided with your specific air fryer.
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