These simply delicious Walnut Maple Gluten-Free Blondies are vegan too, so everyone can enjoy them. The crispy edges are so delicious!
Recipe + article courtesy of Sarah Bakes Gluten Free
Gluten-free blondies = next-level delicious!
I will never forget the first recipe I made from the Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook. It was actually the first thing I baked, from start to finish, completely on my own. Blondies.
I remember them being like a brownie, but without the chocolate. A blond brownie, with a deep brown sugar flavor. Same texture as a brownie. Chewy, crisp edges and soft in the middle. These were also full of crunchy walnuts. It was a simple mix, pour, bake and slice recipe. My favorite kind!
That pan of blondies was where it all started for me. A beginning of a journey, a journey where I discovered my true love for baking. I was confident that I could bake yummy goodies for my family and friends to enjoy. I was hooked.
Maple walnut blondies are a flavor exposition.
I was thinking about my dad when I made these maple walnut gluten-free blondies. He has always been a fan of desserts with nuts. German chocolate cake, pecan pie, carrot cake. I know he would be quite content with this walnut-filled dessert, especially when ice cream is also involved. I love my dad and his love for desserts. He’s like me, when dinner is over his first thought is, “I need something sweet!”
These gluten-free vegan blondies are a crowd favorite.
No one will miss the gluten, dairy or eggs in these maple and brown-sugary cookie bars made with my gluten-free flour mix. King Arthur Measure for Measure or Pamela’s Gluten-Free Artisan Blend blend both work well in most recipes and are vegan too.
The best way to eat these warm, chewy gluten-free blondies is with an enormous scoop of vanilla ice cream right on top. Make it a scoop of So Delicious Dairy Free coconut milk vanilla ice cream. Even better!
Try these Gluten-Free Sugar Cookie Bars too:
A soft sugar cookie is hard for just about anyone to resist, especially when cut into grab-n-go bars.
Everyone will love these Vegan, Gluten-Free Sugar Cookie Bars!
Now, let's bake some blondies. Try them with Real-Deal Dutch Hot Chocolate or coffee!
Walnut Maple Vegan, Dairy Free And Gluten-Free Blondies
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups gluten free flour blend plus 2 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup refined coconut oil
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup room temperature
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened coconut or almond milk room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180C)Spray 9×13 inch (23cm x 33cm) shallow baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In large mixing bowl of stand mixer, cream together brown sugar and coconut oil, 2-3 minutes.
- Add maple syrup, coconut milk and pure vanilla extract. Mix until blended. Add flour mixture and ¾ cup of chopped walnuts. Continuing mixing until combined.
- Press dough into even layer in prepared baking dish. Top with additional ¼ cup chopped walnuts and press slightly into dough.
- Bake blondies 22-24 minutes, until golden brown. Allow to cool in pan on cooling rack.
- Slice into squares and store in airtight container. Serve with dairy free vanilla ice cream {optional}.
Notes
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