If you’re navigating baby-led weaning, looking for healthy toddler snack ideas, or just want a homemade treat with zero refined sugar, these chickpea blondies tick every box.
You won’t taste the chickpeas (we promise), but you will feel good knowing your little one’s enjoying a nutrient-rich, homemade snack that actually fills them up — not sends them bouncing off the walls.
You want to feed your little ones nourishing food, but let’s be honest — they just want snacks. Sweet ones. Constantly.
That’s why these chickpea blondies are a game changer. They’re soft, chewy, naturally sweetened, and packed with goodness. Perfect for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, or those chaotic 3pm hanger meltdowns.
And no, you can’t taste the chickpeas — pinky promise. My toddler gobbled these up and asked for more.
✅ Ingredients:
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2 x small cans of chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
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½ cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
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2 tbsp maple syrup
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp baking powder
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1 tbsp plain flour
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1 tbsp rolled oats
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Optional: white chocolate chips or vegan choc chips
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Optional: sea salt flakes for topping
🌀 Method:
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Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Add chickpeas, nut butter, maple syrup, baking soda, baking powder, flour, and oats to a food processor.
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Blitz until smooth and creamy.
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Stir through your choc chips.
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Spread the batter into a lined slice tray.
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Sprinkle with sea salt flakes (trust me on this).
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Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden.
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Let cool, slice into squares, and try not to eat the whole tray in one go.
🧡 Why Parents Love This Recipe:
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High in plant-based protein and fibre
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Naturally sweetened (no refined sugar!)
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Allergy-friendly swaps possible
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Hidden legume win
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Freezes well — if it lasts that long...
Bonus tip: Pop leftovers into the freezer and defrost as needed for instant snacks without the panic.
Let me know if you try them — tag me on Instagram @looma.collective or drop a comment below. I love seeing your little ones enjoying these!
