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    Vegan Blondies

    Published: Feb 18, 2022 · Modified: Feb 2, 2023 by Erin Carter · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    cut up vegan blondies with chocolate

    This is the best ever vegan blondies recipe! These blondies are so soft and chewy and are bursting with chocolate. You'll love how easy this dessert is to make with just one bowl and a few simple ingredients like almond flour, coconut oil, cashew butter, and vegan chocolate chips. These blondies are also gluten free, dairy free, paleo, and refined sugar-free. 

    Blondies with chocolate that are cut into pieces and sprinkled with course sea salt.

    Why you will love this recipe: 

    • For starters, these vegan gluten free blondies taste amazing! They are soft, chewy, perfectly sweet, and full of chocolatey goodness. They are almost like a thick and fudgy chocolate chip cookie. 
    • They are super easy to make in one bowl using only a few simple ingredients like almond flour, coconut sugar, cashew butter and vegan chocolate chips. 
    • These blondies are healthy compared to most blondie recipes. They are refined sugar free, gluten free, dairy-free and paleo. 
    • This vegan blondie recipe has no chickpeas, so they have a better taste and texture. 
    • They are perfect for any occasion. Enjoy as a sweet treat with coffee or tea or as an easy no-fuss dessert.

    Key ingredients and substitutions: 

    • Almond flour - a great gluten-free flour. Combined with the coconut flour, it helps to give the blondies the perfect texture. 
    • Coconut flour - just a couple tablespoons is all you need! It helps gives these blondies the perfect texture while keeping this recipe gluten free and grain free too! 
    • Coconut sugar - adds a caramel richness to the blondies. If you don't have coconut sugar you can also use brown sugar.
    • Cashew butter - adds a smooth butteriness to the bars and gives them the perfect gooey texture. 
    • Coconut oil - one of my favourite dairy free oils to bake with. It helps give these blondies the best texture. 
    • Chia egg or flax egg - key to giving these blondies the perfect soft and chewy texture. 
    • Vegan chocolate chips or chunks - you can use either to ensure each bite of these vegan chocolate chip blondies is loaded with chocolate. These are my favourite vegan chocolate chunks that are sweetened with coconut sugar. 

    How to make this recipe:

    Step 1: 

    First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Step 2: 

    Next, in the bowl of your standing mixer add all the ingredients except the chocolate chips. Blend everything well until the batter is smooth. 

    A large bowl with almond flour, egg, coconut sugar and almond butter in it.

    Step 3: 

    Then stir in the chocolate chips by hand.

    A bowl with blondie dough and chocolate chips in it.

    Step 4: 

    Finally, line an 8" x 8" baking dish with parchment paper, and transfer the dough to the dish, spreading it out in an even layer. The dough will be very sticky, so use a wet spoon to make spreading easier. Then bake for 18-19 minutes, or until the edges look golden.

    A baking pan with blondie dough in it.

    Step 5: 

    Allow the blondies to cool completely, then cut them into pieces and enjoy!

    Cut up vegan blondies with melted chocolate and course salt on top.

    Chef's tips: 

    • Let these dairy free blondies cool completely before cutting into them. Trust me, the wait is worth it!
    • Feel free to make a double or triple batch and freeze some for later. 
    • These blondies freeze really well. I recommend cutting them into pieces before freezing them.

    Variations and add ins: 

    • If you aren't vegan, simply use an egg instead of the chia egg. 
    • To make these blondies refined sugar free use chocolate chips sweetened with coconut sugar like these ones from HuKitchen. 
    • Instead of cashew butter you could use almond butter. Or peanut butter to give them a different flavour. 
    • Instead of almond flour you can use cashew flour.
    • Instead of coconut sugar you could use brown sugar. 
    • Feel free to top these blondies with some flaky sea salt to perfectly compliment the chocolate. 

    How to store: 

    Store these blondies in an air tight container for up to 5 days. 

    Baked vegan blondies with chocolate that are cut into pieces.

    Frequently asked questions: 

    What is the difference between a brownie and a blondie?

    Blondies are basically brownies without the cocoa powder.  They are fudgy and are often lighter, and have a more gooey texture than brownies, with a stronger emphasis on the vanilla and brown sugar flavors. They are often referred to as blondie brownies so another name for this recipe would be vegan blondie brownies. 

    Are blondies supposed to be gooey?

    Yes, the key feature of a blondie is its gooey texture. They aren't undercooked at all!

    How do you know when blondies are done?

    They are done when they are soft to the touch, but the edges are golden brown and a little firm. They should be a little gooey in the middle like a brownie. 

    Is this blondie recipe paleo? 

    Yes! In addition to being vegan and gluten free this is a paleo blondie recipe. 

    Other vegan desserts you will love:

    • Vegan Protein Cookies
    • Banana Protein Muffins
    • Vegan Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
    • Turtle Cookie Bars
    • Paleo Blueberry Raspberry Cobbler

    Since you made it this far we are basically best friends so be sure to follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok and Facebook where I share even more recipes and healthy living tips! And don’t forget to leave this recipe a star review before you go!

    Best Vegan Blondies Recipe

    Vegan Blondies

    These are the best vegan blondies! Soft and chewy on the inside they are bursting with chocolate and could not be easier to make.
    4.91 from 10 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 18 minutes
    Total Time: 23 minutes
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 176kcal
    Author: Dr. Erin Carter

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup almond flour
    • 3/4 cup coconut sugar
    • 2 tablespoon coconut flour
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    • pinch sea salt
    • 1/3 cup cashew butter
    • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
    • 1 chia egg or flax egg (if you aren't vegan use a large egg instead)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 3/4 cup vegan chocolate chips or chocolate chunks

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 350F.
    • Add all the ingredients, except the chocolate chips, to the bowl of your standing mixer and blend well until smooth.
    • Stir in the chocolate chips by hand.
    • Line an 8" x 8" baking dish with parchment paper and transfer the dough to the dish. Spread the dough into an even layer. Then bake it for ~18 minutes, until golden on the edges. Tip: the dough is very sticky, so wet a spoon to make it easier to spread.
    • Allow the blondies to cool, then cut them into pieces and enjoy!

    Notes

    1. To make a flax egg or chia egg: mix 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed or chia seeds with 3 tablespoons of water.
    2. If you don't follow a vegan diet, you can substitute for one large egg for the chia or flax egg. 
    3. Allow the blondies to cool completely before slicing. 
    4. Nutritional information will vary depending on the specific brands of ingredients you use. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Kristie

      August 02, 2022 at 10:39 am

      So yummy!5 stars

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