These Vegan and Paleo Pumpkin Blondies are a festive fall treat made from real pumpkin, nut butter, alternative flours and lots of pumpkin spice! The perfect mood-lifting afternoon snack for grey fall and winter days!
I don't know what I like best about these yummy paleo pumpkin blondies – the fact that you only need one bowl to make them or that they're packed with nutritious ingredients, or that they're simply super delicious.
Yay for all three!
And these delicious pumpkin bars also have the best texture - a bit chewy on the outside and the edges, and super moist on the inside. So good!
These Vegan and Paleo Pumpkin Blondies are the perfect treat for the cozy fall season! They will make your kitchen smell amazing and are an instant mood booster.
Forget the dull weather and crisp temperatures, these delicious and healthy pumpkin blondies are here for you! Enjoy!
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Vegan & Paleo Pumpkin Spice Blondies
These Vegan and Paleo Pumpkin Blondies are a festive fall treat made from real pumpkin, nut butter, alternative flours and lots of pumpkin spice! The perfect mood-lifting afternoon snack for grey fall and winter days!
Ingredients
- ½ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- ¼ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons arrowroot or tapioca starch
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 3 teaspoons pumpkin spice
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¾ cup almond butter
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- Coconut oil to grease
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350F/175C degrees.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together first nine ingredients (all dry ingredients). Then, add maple syrup, almond butter, canned pumpkin, and apple cider vinegar. Stir very well until all ingredients are combined thoroughly.
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Grease a 9x9 (22x22 cm) baking dish. Por in the batter and use a spatula to smooth out in one even layer.
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Bake for 24-26 minutes or until browned and gently set to the touch (it will be soft, it sets as it cools). Set aside to cool for 20-25 minutes before serving.
Karen
Can peanut butter be substituted for almond butter?
Marie
Yes, absolutely 🙂
Shelly
HI can you tell me if the maple syrup could be replaced by honey ?
Marie
Hi Shelly! I haven't tested this substitution but I think it would work, yes. Report back if you try it 🙂
40A.
These look fab! I have a jar of pumpkin seed butter in the fridge and I am sure that would go exceptionally well with the fresh pumpkin and warming spices! Cannot wait to try!
Linnet Tse
Found this recipe on a Huffington Post site when looking for a great, fall gluten-free dessert to bake for a friend. I am baker, but not a gluten-free baker, so the ingredients were new to me, but the recipe looked so good that I thought I'd give it a try. EXCELLENT results - easy, very yummy - moist and flavorful and with a nice texture. The bars had a nice "chew." I'll be making these for my non gluten-free friends, too! Great fall treat!
Marie
I'm so happy to read this Linnet 🙂 I love when my healthier and/or gluten free recipes are a hit with everyone!
Alanna Aguirre
How long can these be stored for?
Marie
Up to a week in an airtight container
Jo
I made these this weekend and they are amazing! I did sub Monk Fruit instead of using Coconut Sugar to lower the carbs, and it worked out great.
Marie
Oh that is great! I will definitely try the Monk Fruit next time I make these! Thanks for the tip! Cheers
Alexa
Hi Marie,
what if I have peanut butter allergy?
Marie
There's no peanut in this recipe so you're good to go 🙂
Meg
These are amazing. I used Bobs 1 to 1 gluten free baking flour instead of the coconut flour, almond flour, and arrowroot and they turned out great. I also used peanut butter instead of almond butter because that’s what I had. My toddler devoured her piece and I went back for a second. Such a delicious texture.
Marie
It's really good to know it works with these substitutions, thanks for sharing Meg. I'm sure it will be helpful for other people. So happy you and your toddler loved them!