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Easy 6-Ingredient Banana Chickpea Bars (Vegan, Gluten-Free) photo

6-Ingredient Banana Chickpea Bars (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

These 6-Ingredient Banana Chickpea Bars are a delicious, easy snack! Packed with nutrients and flavor, they're perfect for any time of day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 15-oz can garbanzo beans rinsed and drained
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas the riper, the better
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter minimal ingredients preferred
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon optional
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • ½ cup chocolate chips optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Food processor
  • Baking dish
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for even baking.
  2. Step 2: Rinse and drain the garbanzo beans well.
  3. Step 3: Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Blend the chickpeas, mashed bananas, peanut butter, and vanilla in a food processor until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Mix the blended ingredients with baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in the mixing bowl.
  6. Step 6: Pour batter into a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  7. Step 7: Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Ensure bananas are ripe for optimal sweetness.
  • Rinse chickpeas to improve texture.
  • Monitor baking time to prevent dryness.
  • Add non-dairy milk if mixture is too thick.
  • These bars freeze well; wrap individually for easy snacks.