If you’re looking for a healthy toddler snack with no added sugar that’s easy to make and actually gets eaten, these banana chickpea blondies are such a doozie! They’re soft, naturally sweetened with banana, and made without eggs, refined sugar or flour. Perfect for toddlers, picky eaters, and busy parents!
These blondies are one of my favorite make-ahead toddler snacks because they double as breakfast, snack, or lunchbox filler and freeze so great for batch cooking.
Why You’ll Love These Banana Chickpea Blondies
- no added sugar (sweetened only with ripe bananas)
- egg-free & flourless
- high in fiber, plant protein, and healthy fats
- soft texture for toddlers
- made in one food processor
- great for snacks, breakfast, or daycare
As a dietitian mom, I love recipes like this because they support balanced toddler nutrition without turning snacks into full blown dessert. You should also try my banana peanut butter donuts and banana chickpea muffins for a toddler-friendly weekly prep!
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- Why You’ll Love These Banana Chickpea Blondies
- Ingredients You'll Need
- How To Make Your Banana Chickpea Blondies
- Hint For The Best Chickpea Blondies
- Substitutions
- Variations
- Equipment
- Storing Your Banana Chickpea Blondies
- Tiff's Dietitian Tip
- FAQ
- Related
- Pairing
- Banana Chickpea Blondies (no added sugar, toddler-friendly snack)
Ingredients You'll Need
Here's what you'll need to make these easy banana chickpea blondies:
- chickpeas – provide structure, fiber, and plant-based protein
- ripe bananas – natural sweetness, moisture, and binding
- peanut butter – healthy fats, protein, and replaces oil/eggs
- baking powder – gentle lift for soft, sliceable blondies
- baking soda (optional) – helps even baking and texture
- vanilla extract – enhances sweetness without added sugar
- pinch of salt (optional) – balances flavor
See recipe card for quantities.
How To Make Your Banana Chickpea Blondies
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend until completely smooth.
- Step 3: Spread batter evenly into the pan and smooth the top. Add whatever toppings (hemp hearts, chocolate chips, etc.) here.
- Step 4: Bake for 25-30 minutes, let cool completely, then slice and serve.
Hint For The Best Chickpea Blondies
For the best banana chickpea blondies, use very ripe bananas and runny peanut butter, and let the blondies cool completely before slicing (this gives you the soft, fudgy texture toddlers love)!
Substitutions
These banana chickpea blondies are already gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free! Making them a great option for so many families.
- nut-free - use sunflower seed or pumpkin seed butter instead (note it'll change the color some)
Variations
Feel free to add different mix-ins into these chickpea blondies!
- chocolate chip - add a handful of mini chocolate chips
- peanut butter & jelly - swirl in chia jam or any jelly for a pb&j vibe
- mini muffins - bake in a mini muffin pan at 350°F for 12-15 minutes
Check out these banana peanut butter donuts for another fun allergen exposure breakfast or snack!
is your toddler a muffin lover instead?
I added 2 eggs and turned these chickpea blondies into mini muffins! Bake in a mini muffin pan at 350°F for 12-15 minutes! You can totally still use the same base if you need egg free, they just might not fluff up as much.
Equipment
You’ll need a food processor or high-speed blender, an 8×8 baking pan, parchment paper, and a spatula to make these banana chickpea blondies.
Storing Your Banana Chickpea Blondies
Store banana chickpea blondies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For longer storage, slice and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge or at room temperature before serving.
Tiff's Dietitian Tip
These banana chickpea blondies are a great way to support early allergen exposure since they include peanut butter in a soft, low-risk texture. They’re also naturally rich in iron, fiber, and plant-based protein from chickpeas and nut butter - nutrients that support toddler growth, digestion, and brain development! Making them a smart, nourishing snack to offer regularly.
FAQ
No. These blondies are naturally sweetened with ripe bananas only and contain no added or refined sugar.
Yes. Using peanut butter helps support early peanut exposure in a safe, familiar texture. For nut-free households, sunflower seed butter works but will cause some discoloration.
It’s optional. Removing skins gives a smoother texture, but the blondies still turn out great if you leave them on and blend well.
Yes! After peanut butter is introduced, these chickpea blondies are great for 6+ months. Making them a safe food for babies and toddlers.
Yes. Slice and freeze for up to 2 months for easy grab-and-go toddler snacks.
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Pairing
These are my favorite dishes to serve with these banana chickpea blondies:
Banana Chickpea Blondies (no added sugar, toddler-friendly snack)
Equipment
- 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 2 ripe bananas
- ½ cup peanut butter runny/natural preferred
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional
- pinch of salt optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend until completely smooth.
- Spread batter evenly into the pan and smooth the top. Add any desired toppings like hemp hearts or chocolate chips.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, cool completely, then slice and serve.
Rhonda Davis says
I made these for my grandson, so easy and high in protein which is helpful as he goes through a growth spurt.
So delicious I had to stop myself from eating the lot, thanks to much love your recipes
toddlerdietitiantiff says
Aren't they so good and EASY?! So glad your grandson loved the blondies too! Thanks for the sweet review!!!
Fabiola says
These are pretty good! I did them into mini muffins, are they supposed to be in the softer/mushy side?
toddlerdietitiantiff says
Yes, they're a bit on the softer side since they're "blondie" texture vs fluffy muffin texture! Glad your family enjoyed them!
Samantha says
My toddler loved these chickpea blondies. They were also very easy to make, love the blender method to mix everything!
toddlerdietitiantiff says
Yayy!! So glad they loved them! My blender is my best friend!!
Allison says
Obsessed with the mini muffin version, we have made them twice in the last week for my 11 month old and 4 year old (and let’s be honest, many many for me). Do you think the muffin version would bake well into a smash cake?
toddlerdietitiantiff says
YAY so glad you all love them!!! That's actually such a great idea about a smash cake...I bet it would work?! I'll test and report back!