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    Almond Butter Blondies (Paleo, Gluten-free, Refined Sugar-free)

    Published on Feb 28, 2020 · Last updated on Aug 24, 2021 ·

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    Sink your teeth into these fudgy Paleo Almond Butter Blondies speckled with dark chocolate chips. These easy one-bowl almond butter bars are gluten-free and made with wholesome ingredients. No refined sugar, no dairy!  #dairyfree #paleodessert #healthydessert #refinedsugarfree

    Sink your teeth into these fudgy Paleo Almond Butter Blondies speckled with dark chocolate chips. These easy one-bowl almond butter bars are gluten-free and made with wholesome ingredients. No refined sugar, no dairy! 

    healthy gluten-free almond butter blondies on a kitchen counter

     Paleo Almond Butter Blondies - Girl, you’ve got to sink your teeth into these! These blondies are chewy, fudgy, perfectly sweet and just the most amazing blondie I think I’ve ever tasted. ADDICTIVE as can be and you’re going to be making them over and over again. Trust me!

    If you’re looking for an easy dessert for a big crowd, party, movie night or bake sale - something simple yet DELISH, this is your recipe! Just dump all the ingredients in one bowl and mix away. And if you’re feeling sassy, add chocolate chips! For me, that's not even a question. It's literally the first ingredient I measure out. Of the essence, in my opinion!

    Make a big batch and take them to a potluck or picnic - rave reviews, big smiley faces and recipe requests guaranteed!

    These little fudgy bars of bliss are made in one bowl and only take 30 minutes from start to finish.  They are paleo, refined sugar-free, gluten-free, and require only a few simple ingredients.

    overhead shot of fudgy paleo almond butter blondies studded with dark chocolate chips

    Ingredients for making Paleo Almond Butter Blondies

    Obviously, the first and most important is almond butter. I  like the creamy kind and mine is very smooth and drippy.   Obviously, most kinds of nut or seed butter would work here as long as they are nice and drippy– you can use all-natural peanut butter (here's my recipe)  but then your blondies won't be paleo.  Maybe even go for something fancier, like sun butter, pumpkin seed butter, pecan butter, macadamia or cashew butter. Just make sure whatever you’re using is 100% nuts – no weird additives, aromas, oils or artificial sweeteners, please.

    The combination of eggs, coconut sugar, and coconut flour ensure these bake up perfectly fudgy while holding up just like regular fudgy blondies!

    Along with the coconut sugar, I use pure organic maple syrup as an additional natural sweetener, but I am sure honey or agave syrup would also get the job done if you prefer the flavor or if it's what you have.

    three stacked paleo almond butter blondies with melty dark chocolate chips

    We use a tiny bit of coconut oil to hold the bars together and add some moisture. For flavor, I recommend using refined coconut oil as this doesn’t have any coconut flavor.  That subtle almond butter can easily be overridden which would be a shame, right?

    I personally love to add some chocolate chips for an extra gooey and melty chocolate boost. Thankfully, dark chocolate is allowed in moderation on the Paleo diet! Most chocolate chips don’t pass as Paleo, but some do. To keep this dessert bar recipe paleo, I recommend ‘Enjoy Life’ brand chocolate chips which are free from all the nasties.

    How to make Healthy Almond Butter Blondies

    Prep: Preheat oven to 350F/190C. Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper. I like to spray the dish with a bit of oil to make the paper stick to the dish. Set aside.

    picture collage demonstrating how to mix batter for paleo almond butter blondies

    Step 1, 2 &3 - In a large bowl, add all the ingredients except chocolate chips. Stir until well combined. Add the chocolate chips.

    almond butter blondies batter being poured into a baking dish

    Step 4 - Stir until the chocolate chips are well distributed in the batter.

    Step 5  & 6- Pour the batter into a prepared baking dish and spread it to the edges. Sprinkle with a few chocolate chips.

    healthy paleo almond butter blondies being cut into squares

    Step 7 & 8  -  Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. It won’t be perfectly clean but it’s ok. Let the blondies sit for at least 15-20 minutes before cutting and serving them.

    How to store gluten-free blondies:

    You can leave these out at room temperature for a day or two, but then you should store them in the refrigerator. They’re actually pretty delicious straight from the fridge as the chilling seems to up the fudge factor.

    overhead shot of paleo almond butter blondies with chocolate chips cut into squares

    Tips & Substitutions for making Almond Butter Blondies:

    • If you want to make vegan almond butter bars, you could try two flax eggs (but I haven't tested this version myself). Please let me know if you give it a try in the comment section.
    • To keep this strictly paleo, use Enjoy Life's dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips. Otherwise, white chocolate chips or butterscotch chips would also be delicious.
    • You could add chopped dried fruit instead of chocolate chips. Think dried cherries, cranberries, even apricots or crystallized ginger.
    • Chopped nuts are another great addition. You can press them into the batter in the end or use a mix of ¼ cup chocolate chips and ¼ cup dried nuts in the batter.
    • If you want to give these a seasonal twist, add 1 tsp of cinnamon, chai or pumpkin pie spice. Delicious!
    overhead shot of healthy almond butter blondies on a kitchen counter
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    Almond Butter Blondies

    Sink your teeth into these fudgy Paleo Almond Butter Blondies speckled with dark chocolate chips. These easy one-bowl almond butter bars are gluten-free and made with wholesome ingredients. No refined sugar, no dairy!  

    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American, Vegan
    Keyword almond butter bars, almond butter blondies, healthy blondie recipe
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 16 servings
    Calories 166 kcal
    Author Marie

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup all natural almond butter make sure it’s a very smooth, drippy one
    • 2 large eggs at room temperature
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 tbsp coconut oil melted (I use refined to avoid the coconut taste)
    • 1 tbsp coconut flour
    • ⅓ cup coconut sugar
    • ½ tsp baking soda
    • pinch of salt
    • ½ cup chocolate chips + more on top

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350F/190C. Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper (I like to spray the dish with a bit of oil to make the paper stick to the dish). Set aside.
    2. In a large bowl, add all the ingredients except chocolate chips. Stir until well combined.
    3. Fold in chocolate chips and stir until well distributed in the batter.
    4. Pour batter into prepared baking dish and spread to the edges. Sprinkle with a few chocolate chips.
    5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean (it won’t be perfectly clean but it’s ok).
    6. Let the blondies sit for at least 15-20 minutes before cutting and serving them.

    Recipe Notes

    • If you want to make vegan almond butter bars, you could try two flax eggs. Please let me know if you give it a try in the comment section.
    • To keep this strictly paleo, use Enjoy Life's dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips. Otherwise, white chocolate chips or butterscotch chips would also be delicious. 
    • You could add chopped dried fruit instead of chocolate chips. Think dried cherries, cranberries, even apricots or crystallized ginger. 
    • Chopped nuts are another great addition. You can press them into the batter in the end or use a mix of ¼ cup chocolate chips and ¼ cup dried nuts in the batter. 
    • If you want to give these a seasonal twist, add 1 tsp of cinnamon, chai or pumpkin pie spice. Delicious! 
    Nutrition Facts
    Almond Butter Blondies
    Amount Per Serving (1 /16)
    Calories 166 Calories from Fat 99
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 11g17%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Cholesterol 21mg7%
    Sodium 59mg3%
    Potassium 135mg4%
    Carbohydrates 13g4%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 9g10%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 40IU1%
    Calcium 69mg7%
    Iron 0.7mg4%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Recipe inspired by Ambitious Kitchen's Blondies

    If you tried this Almond Butter Blondies Recipe, don’t forget to rate the recipe below and let me know how it went in the comments – I love hearing from you! You can also follow me on Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook for more deliciousness and behind-the-scenes!

    More delicious paleo treats and desserts you will love:

    • Almond Flour Lemon Blueberry Scones
    • Paleo Cherry Pie
    • Paleo Almond Chocolate Chips Cookies
    • Raspberry Tart with Cinnamon
    • Paleo Lemon Curd Tart 
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    1. Kushigalu

      February 28, 2020 at 4:25 pm

      Love these blondies. Your recipe is so good. Thanks for sharing

    2. Ashley

      February 28, 2020 at 5:24 pm

      These are incredible!! So easy to make and the whole family went nuts over them!

    3. Veena Azmanov

      February 28, 2020 at 5:26 pm

      Looks delicious to have with my cup of tea. All the combinations look healthy

    4. Pamela

      February 28, 2020 at 5:33 pm

      These blondies are delicious and so moist! YUM!

    5. Sonia

      February 28, 2020 at 7:54 pm

      Oh my goodness! These looks so delicious and easy to make. I have all the ingredients definitely making them tomorrow!

    6. Barbara Pauline Rubio

      July 23, 2020 at 7:58 pm

      Can I use Stevia Looks like a lot of sugar?

      • Marie

        July 26, 2020 at 1:21 pm

        I'm not sure Barbara, I don't bake with Stevia - sorry I can't you help more! But I'd say that 1/4 cup maple + 1/3 cup coconut sugar is a LOT less sugar than most blondies out there (not to mention healthier sugars). Let us know how it goes if you try it with Stevia, I'm sure it could be helpful to others 🙂

    7. Hanny Wieder

      December 29, 2020 at 11:30 pm

      Hi wana do this recipe looks amazing and 1 tbsp flour is a dream the thing is I need to watch my sugar can I leave out maple syrup and coocnut sugar can be replaced or its for taste?
      Anyway make lowercase carb? Can I use almond flour

      • Marie

        April 28, 2021 at 9:22 am

        Hi Hanny, I would suggest looking for another recipe that accommodate your specific needs. Changing too many ingredients would mess up this recipe.

    8. Stephanie Haire

      January 27, 2021 at 3:46 am

      So flipping good !!!

      • Marie

        January 28, 2021 at 12:22 am

        Thanks so much!

    9. Adrienne

      January 28, 2021 at 5:44 pm

      I made these yesterday and was astounded at how delicious they were. I've made a lot of healthy brownie / blondie desserts in my search to find one I actually love, but generally they come out a little too bland and spongy. Your recipe was a real treat. The hint of coconut and maple carries throughout and gives a lovely depth to the flavor. I made no substitutions, perfect as is. Will definitely be making these again. Thank you!

      • Marie

        January 29, 2021 at 9:09 pm

        So happy you liked them!

    10. Mav

      February 17, 2021 at 11:31 am

      Hi. Would it work if I leave out the coconut sugar and increase the maple syrup? Thanks

      • Marie

        April 28, 2021 at 9:19 am

        I wouldn't, as it would mess up the dry vs liquid ratio here

    11. Kia

      March 20, 2021 at 7:56 pm

      Holy moly! What a surprise! These are incredible! No offense intended at all, but when I saw the ingredient list I wasn't quite sure, and re-read it several times to see if there was some form of flour? And saw only a bit of coconut flour! I was so unsure, but gave them a try and they are truly delicious and light! So moist, gooey and chocolaty. I added pistachios with the chocolate and these were gone in MINUTES, lol. Our new favorite Blondie. And as a family with many severe food allergies this is such a gift. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe! All the best!

      • Marie

        April 28, 2021 at 9:18 am

        Oh you just made my day Kia, thanks so much! So happy you all loved these blondies. I know healthy baking recipes can sound a bit weird sometimes, but I'm so glad you gave it a go!

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