NOSH Butters Chickpea Blondies

Next time you have a sweet tooth, lean into it with a batch of NOSH chickpea blondies!

15 oz chickpeas
1/2 cup @noshbutters (we used golden cashew almond but most any would work)
6 pitted dates
1/3 cup chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp maple syrup
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder

1. Preheat oven to 350F and grease an 8x8” pan
2. Microwave dates with 1/2 cup water for 1 minute and drain
3. Purée softened dates with chickpeas in food processor
4. Combine the rest of the ingredients (except chocolate chips!) and purée until well combined
5. Mix in your chocolate chips and spread evenly in your prepared pan
6. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean, and enjoy!