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Vegan Banana Blondies

These healthier vegan banana blondies are light yet rich and moist, like a cross between banana bread, cake, and a blondie. Made with tahini and natural sweeteners, these vegan blondies are gluten-free and easily made nut-free!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 16 squares
Calories: 140 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Dry ingredients:
  • 1 ½ cups oat flour (150 g) Use certified gluten-free oat flour if needed.
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
Wet ingredients:
  • 1 cup mashed overripe banana (about 2 large bananas) Use bananas with a lot of dark spots.
  • ⅓ to ½ cup tahini (use ½ cup for richer blondies) Or sub your favorite nut/seed butter; will alter flavor and color.
  • ¼ cup unsweetened plant milk, such as oat or soy
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup coconut sugar Or your favorite granulated sweetener.
Additions:
  • ⅓ cup dairy-free chocolate chips Plus more for the top if not using dark chocolate listed below.
  • ⅓ cup chopped raw walnuts, divided Omit for nut-free.
  • 1 ½ ounces dairy-free dark chocolate, chopped, optional For sprinkling on top.

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Place peeled bananas in a mixing bowl and thoroughly mash with a fork. Add the tahini, milk, vanilla, vinegar, and sugar. Whisk until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl whisk together the oat flour, baking powder and soda, and salt. Pour dry ingredients into the banana mixture, and stir to combine. Fold in the chocolate chips and most of the walnuts, reserving a palmful of nuts for the top.
  4. Transfer batter to the prepared pan, and sprinkle the top with chocolate chunks and reserved walnuts. Bake for 23 to 27 minutes or until the center appears set and gives only slightly when pressed.
  5. Allow to rest in the pan for 15 minutes, then lift out by parchment paper onto a cooling rack. Let the blondies cool for at least 20 to 30 minutes before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • Store blondies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If you need to stack them, just fold over the existing parchment paper or place a new piece of parchment between the layers to keep them from sticking together.
  • Banana blondies can also be frozen. From frozen, they thaw fairly quickly. Transfer to the refrigerator about an hour or two before serving.
  • These taste great straight out of the fridge and even better when slightly warm! Warm them in the microwave for 15 to 20 seconds, and serve with whipped coconut cream or vanilla oat milk ice cream. Delicious!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1square Calories 140kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16squares

Amount Per Serving

Calories 140

% Daily Value*

Serving 1square
Calories 140kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.