1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup nut butter 1 egg 1/3 cup raw honey 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 teaspoon celtic or himalayan salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/3 cup raw cacao bar broken into chips A bit more salt Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients (except the chips) with a hand mixer or a Vitamix. Fold in the chips. Pour mixture into a greased (preferably with ghee) 8x8 pan. Bake 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle salt on top and let cool fo

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