Flourless peanut butter blondies are not only delicious, they are the ideal gluten-free dessert. They are so chewy and easy to make, the whole family will love them and I bet they won’t even know they are healthy(ish).

These peanut butter blondies have chocolate chips, and who doesn’t love chocolate and peanut butter together? In fact, I would (and have) eaten a little for breakfast. They go great with a cup of coffee.

What is a Blondie?

What is a blondie and how is it different than a brownie? The main difference comes down to the chocolate. There is no chocolate in a blondie (unless you add chocolate chips). Blondies are sometimes referred to as “blonde brownies” because they are made without cocoa powder and have a delightful vanilla flavor rather than a rich chocolate one. According to my research it seems the blondie came before the brownie by about a decade. I would say they are cousins.

This blondies recipe has only 7 ingredients, most of which I am sure you already have in your pantry. And while they are a decadent treat, they are naturally-sweetened (with peanut butter) and flourless – which makes them naturally gluten-free!

Flourless Peanut Butter Blondies

Yields: 9-12 servings

Prep: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup peanut butter
• ⅓ cup maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup chocolate chips
• Optional: coarse salt for garnish

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8” square pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, add peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, egg, salt and baking powder.  Use a mixing spoon to mix until ingredients are incorporated. Fold in chocolate chips.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and use a spatula to smooth it into an even layer. Sprinkle on coarse salt if desired.
4. Bake for 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Allow the blondies to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes: Store bars in the refrigerator to keep them firm. They get crumbly when left at room temperature.

Yield: 12

Flourless Peanut Butter Blondies

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These delicious peanut butter blondies are flourless and easy to make.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup peanut butter
• ⅓ cup maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup chocolate chips
• Optional: coarse salt for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8” square pan with parchment paper and set aside.

   
2. In a mixing bowl, add peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, egg, salt and baking powder.  Use a mixing spoon to mix until ingredients are incorporated. Fold in chocolate chips.

   
3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and use a spatula to smooth it into an even layer. Sprinkle on coarse salt if desired.

   
4. Bake for 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Allow the blondies to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

Store bars in the refrigerator to keep them firm. They get crumbly when left at room temperature.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 191Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 223mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 2gSugar: 11gProtein: 6g

You might also like these dessert recipes: Amazing Gluten Free White Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies and Easy 6-Ingredient Chocolate Keto Crunch Bars Recipe.

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