Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 15.5 ounces chickpeas (garbanzo beans) (rinsed and drained)
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
  • 1/2 cup super-fine almond flour
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (divided)
  • Coconut oil ((optional - if not using parchment paper))

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Mix all ingredients except chocolate chips in a food processor.
  • Fold in chocolate chips, reserving 1/4 cup.
  • Line a 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" (or similar size) baking dish with parchment paper or coconut oil.
  • Spread mixture in dish. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips, pushing them into the bars.
  • Bake at 350° for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean (keeping in mind you could hit a chocolate chip with the toothpick).