Vegan Blondies
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Vegan Blondies
Description
This recipe starts by mixing melted vegan butter and tightly packed brown sugar to create a smooth base. Vanilla extract and applesauce, which replaces eggs, are stirred in to add moisture and flavor. Then, all-purpose or gluten-free flour, baking powder, and a pinch of sea salt are incorporated to provide structure. Folding in vegan chocolate chips distributes rich, sweet pockets throughout the batter.
Pressing the dough evenly into a parchment-lined pan and baking at 350°F for 18 to 20 minutes produces blondies that are set in the middle yet tender. Cooling for 30 minutes before slicing allows them to firm up without becoming dry.
These vegan blondies offer a plant-based dessert option without compromising texture or flavor. The applesauce substitution keeps them moist while the vegan butter lends richness akin to traditional blondies.
For best results, avoid overbaking to maintain softness. Leftovers keep well at room temperature for several days and can be frozen. Using Earth Balance or similar vegan butters works well for the fat component. Both regular and gluten-free flour can be used, standing in for wheat flour.
Ingredients
- ½ cup vegan butter melted
- 1 cup brown sugar tightly packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup applesauce unsweetened
- 1 ½ cups flour all purpose or gluten free 1 to 1 flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- pinch salt sea salt
- ⅔ cup chocolate chips vegan
Instructions
- First, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8 inch square pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, add melted butter and brown sugar. Stir to combine.
- Add in vanilla extract and applesauce.
- Then, add in flour, baking powder and sea salt. Stir to combine.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Transfer this dough into the parchment lined pan. Press down into an even layer.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the middle is set. Do not over bake!
- Finally, remove from oven. Allow blondies to cool in pan for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use any brand of vegan butter, with Earth Balance recommended for best results.
- Unsweetened applesauce replaces eggs to maintain moisture and binding.
- Do not overbake; blondies are done when the center is just set.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- These blondies freeze well for longer storage.
- Both regular and gluten-free 1-to-1 flour blends can be used interchangeably.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 186 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 186kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 37mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 179IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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