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Almond Butter Blondies Recipe
Almond Butter Blondies taste like a deep-dish chocolate chip cookie without using flour! They are gluten-free and dairy-free, using simple pantry ingredients.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 172 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy almond butter
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- 2 large eggs (or use 1 flax egg)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips , plus more for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. In a large bowl combine the almond butter, coconut sugar, eggs (or flax egg), vanilla, baking powder, and salt. Stir until the batter looks thick and glossy.
- Fold in a ½ cup of the chocolate chips, then transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish. It will be very thick, so use the spatula or your hands to press it evenly into the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top, if you'd like.
- Bake at 350ºF until the blondies puff up and the center doesn't jiggle too much, about 18 to 20 minutes. Then remove them from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan, or for at least 1 hour. They will be very fragile while warm.
- Use the parchment paper to help you remove the almond butter blondies from the pan, then use a sharp knife to cut them into 16 squares. Just like a large chocolate chip cookie, the center pieces will have a more gooey center compared to the outer edge pieces. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. (Or you can freeze them for up to 3 months.)
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Notes
- Nutrition information is for 1 of 16 bars, using the 2 egg option. This information is automatically calculated, and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.
- Need to use a different nut butter? Try peanut butter (which is slightly drier in texture), cashew butter, or even sunflower seed butter, instead.
- Need to use another sweetener? You might be able to use a 1/3 cup of honey, similar to my Peanut Butter Blondies recipe, or any other granulated sugar should work similarly. This recipe has not been tested with maple syrup, so experiment at your own risk.
- Update Note: This recipe was updated in March 2023 to create slightly less-crumbly bars. The cook time has also been lowered slightly, to prevent the bars from drying out. If you prefer the original version made with ground chia seeds or flax seeds, you can find that here.
Nutrition Information
Calories
172kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
57mg
(2%)
Potassium
209mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
36IU
(1%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 36IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.