Lydia Contreras
@lydiadiva
Delicious Blueberry Chickpea Squares
These delightful blueberry squares combine the wholesome goodness of chickpeas and oats with the sweet burst of blueberries, creating a nutritious and satisfying treat. Perfect for snacks or dessert!
Details
- Difficulty:hard
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:14
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Recipe Information
- Prep time25 min.
- Cook time55 min.
- Total time80 min.
- Servings24
Ingredients
- 1 (14 ounce) can, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups
- 1 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 3 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon
- 3 cups
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon
- 2 tablespoons
- 1/4 cup
- 1 cup
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Delicious Blueberry Chickpea Squares.
Step 1
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This will ensure it's nice and hot when your squares are ready to bake. Next, grab your food processor and combine the chickpeas, 1/2 cup of rolled oats, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/4 cup of olive oil, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda, and salt. Blend these ingredients until they form a smooth, dough-like consistency. Once blended, press this mixture evenly into the bottom of an 8x11-inch baking pan, creating a solid crust.
Step 2
Now, pop the crust into the preheated oven and bake it for about 20 minutes, or until it turns crisp and lightly golden brown. While that’s baking, let’s prepare the blueberry filling. In a saucepan, combine the blueberries, 2 tablespoons of white sugar, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Cook this mixture over medium-low heat for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries have softened and released their juices.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Stir this mixture into the blueberry filling and continue to cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the filling thickens. Once thickened, pour this luscious blueberry mixture over the baked crust, spreading it evenly.
Step 4
For the topping, mix together the remaining 1 1/2 cups of rolled oats, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda in a large bowl. Stir until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle this crumbly topping generously over the blueberry layer.
Step 5
Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the blueberry filling is bubbling and the topping is lightly browned. Once baked, allow the squares to cool completely before cutting them into squares. These delicious treats can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days, making them a perfect snack or dessert option!