Who cares about brownies? Okay, I like brownies… but blondies? They’re really my fave. I much prefer blondies over brownies, just like I prefer vanilla ice cream to chocolate. I hope that doesn’t mean I have to give up my lady card, because, ya know, all ladies are supposed to be gaga over chocolate. (Who am I kidding? I go gaga over chocolate too!)
These blondies are so ridiculously fast and easy to make, it would be a crime for you not to. Plus, with the versatility of topping options, you can really make them your own. The maple butter recipe I have is amazing on top of them, but a handful of pecans and chocolate chips is equally good and really fast.
They use a base of walnuts, which is great because I don’t tolerate almonds well, and so many grain-free baked goods tend to contain almond flour, particularly brownie-types. Those that are made with coconut flour tend to be too fluffy and cake-like. These have a nice, fudgy texture and the walnuts provide a neutral flavor that allows for the vanilla to really take over. Even friends who typically eat wheat have enjoyed these. Hope you enjoy them too!
Five Minute Blender Blondies
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups walnuts
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup maple sugar optional, coconut can be subbed
- 1/4 cup pecans optional
- 2 T. vanilla
- 1 t. baking soda
- 1/2 t. salt
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 325°.
- 2. Grease 9 x 13 dishh with fat of choice (I like to use palm shortening.)
- 4. Add walnuts, baking soda and salt and blend once more until smooth and creamy. Use a tamper tool if need be; the batter becomes rather thick.
- 5. Pour batter into the prepared dish, using a spatula to scrape out the blender and smooth the top of the blondies.
- 6. Top with pecans and pop in the oven for 20-25 minutes: shorter if you like extra fudgy blondies and longer if you like them a little more well done.
- 7. Top with a drizzle of maple butter or 1/2 cup of chocolate chips (I love these organic chocolate chips, and these are also a great option!).
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