Apple Blondies with Cinnamon Maple Glaze
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Apple Blondies with Cinnamon Maple Glaze
Description
Apple Blondies with Cinnamon Maple Glaze are made by blending a mix of protein powder, flour, sweeteners, baking agents, and spices into a batter enriched with Greek yogurt, applesauce, vanilla, butter, and melted peanut butter chips. Diced apples tossed with cinnamon and brown sugar are spread over the batter before baking, which adds moisture and bursts of fresh apple flavor throughout the blondies.
The blondies bake to a golden-brown with a tender crumb, where the warm cinnamon and maple glaze delivers a sweet, slightly spicy finish. The glaze is prepared separately by browning butter, then combining with sugar-free pancake syrup, cinnamon, and confectioners sugar to achieve a creamy, sweet topping.
This recipe suits those looking for a bar with moist texture and moderate sweetness, combining protein enhancement with comforting apple and cinnamon flavors. It is best enjoyed slightly warm or cooled once set, making a versatile treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Gluten-free and dairy-free substitutions are possible by using appropriate flour blends and dairy-free alternatives for yogurt and butter. The blondies also hold well refrigerated, allowing flavors to meld further and making them easier to slice cleanly.
Ingredients
Blondies:
- 2 vanilla protein powder or snickerdoodle protein powder, 62g
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour use gluten-free if needed, 90g
- 1/4 cup granular sweetener Swerve brand, 48g
- 2 Tbsp Swerve brown sugar 24g
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt plain nonfat, (112g
- 1/2 cup applesauce unsweetened, 112g
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract pure
- 2 Tbsp butter room temperature, light, 28g
- 2 Tbsp peanut butter chips melted, 30g
Apples:
- 1 apple diced, and peeled if desired, 145g
- 2 Tbsp Swerve brown sugar 24g
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Cinnamon Maple Butter Glaze:
- 1.5 Tbsp butter light, 22g
- 1.5 Tbsp pancake syrup sugar-free, 22g
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup Swerve Confectioners Sugar 2 Tbsp, 54g
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
For the Blondies
- In a large bowl, add the protein powder, flour, sweetener, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir dry ingredients until they are mixed well.
- Then add the yogurt, applesauce, vanilla, butter, and melted peanut butter chips. Using a hand mixer, mix to combine. Pour the batter into the prepared dish.
For the Apples:
- In a small bowl, combine the apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Toss to coat, then evenly sprinkle the apples over the blondie batter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Let the bars set in the pan for 10 minutes, then drizzle the glaze over top.
For the Glaze:
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Allow butter to brown, about 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat and whisk in the pancake syrup, cinnamon, and confectioner’s sugar.
- After blondies have set in the pan for about 10 minutes, drizzle the glaze over top. Let glaze sit for at least 5 minutes before cutting.
Notes
- Use gluten-free flour to make the blondies gluten-free.
- Replace dairy products with dairy-free yogurt and butter for a dairy-free version.
- The blondies taste excellent warm and also after refrigeration when flavors meld and texture firms for easier slicing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 blondie (82g) | |
| Calories | 116kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13.5g | 5% |
| Protein | 8.4g | 17% |
| Fat | 3.1g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugar | 4.8g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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