Vegan Blondies

You will love these easy vegan blondies with chocolate chips and macadamia nuts. They’re soft, buttery, chewy, and so incredibly delicious! And all you need is 40 minutes! 

Why This Recipe Works

I absolutely love my fudgy vegan brownies, but I think I like these vegan blondies even better! Instead of an intense chocolaty flavor, they taste like caramel and butterscotch. 

Paired with vegan chocolate chips and macadamia nuts, this flavor is a real winner! They’re super rich, fudgy, and decadent while the recipe couldn’t be much easier. 

It’s a one bowl recipe. All you have to do is whisk the melted vegan butter and the coconut sugar in a large bowl and then add the rest of the ingredients and stir until you’ve got an even batter. Then transfer everything in a brownie baking dish and place it in the oven. 25 minutes later you’ve got delicious blondies! 

Instead of eggs, I used unsweetened apple sauce, which is a great and very cheap egg replacement for vegan baking. To give them a gooey and fudgy texture, I added a bit of cashew butter. 

I chose to use coconut sugar as it gives the blondies a very deep, robust, and sweet flavor. You could also replace it with brown sugar. However, I wouldn’t recommend white sugar as this changes the taste. 

If you like to serve the blondies as a dessert, you could add a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream on top. This seriously tastes like heaven! 

What Goes Into This Recipe

• Coconut Sugar or Brown Sugar – I used coconut sugar for my blondies. You could also replace it with brown sugar. It gives the blondies a sweet and robust flavor. Don’t use white sugar. 
• All-Purpose Flour – I used regular all-purpose flour. For a gluten-free version, you can replace it with a gluten-free flour blend. 
• Baking Powder
• Salt – brings out the sweetness. Before serving, I like to sprinkle sea salt flakes on top. I just love the sweet and salty combination!
• Vegan Butter – my favorite dairy-free butter for baking is Earth Balance. Miyoko’s also works well. 
• Vanilla Extract– a must for the perfect taste. I used natural vanilla extract. 
• Unsweetened Apple Sauce – apple sauce is the perfect vegan egg replacement and it makes the blondies moist. 
• Cashew Butter – it gives the blondies a gooey texture. 
• Chocolate Chips – You need dark chocolate chips for this recipe. Most brands are vegan but always check the ingredient list. 
• Macadamia Nuts  – roughly chopped. I love the combination of dark chocolate and macadamia nuts! 

How To Make This Recipe 

1. Step: Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Place the vegan butter in a small pot and melt it on the stovetop. 

2. Step: Place the melted vegan butter and the coconut sugar in a large bowl. 

3. Step: Stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture has a smooth caramel-like texture. 

4. Step: Stir in the apple sauce, the cashew butter, and the vanilla extract. 

5. Step: Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, and stir until just combined. Don’t overmix the batter. 

6. Step: Fold in the chocolate chips and the roughly chopped macadamia nuts. 

7. Step: Line a brownie pan with parchment paper and transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Press down evenly with a spatula. 

8. Step: Place in the oven and bake for 25 minutes. Let the blondies cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes for the perfect combination of sweet and salty. 

Recipes Notes

• I used a 8 inch square baking pan for this recipe. 
• Make sure not to overmix the batter. Stir it with a wooden spoon until just combined. Overmixing the batter can make your blondies sink in the middle while baking. 
• If you want, you could replace the dark chocolate chips with vegan white chocolate chips. Usually, they’re harder to find, so I prefer dark chocolate chips, which are often vegan. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Do The Blondies Last?

Stored in an airtight container, the blondies last up to 3 days at room temperature. In the fridge, they will keep for up to one week. 

Can I Freeze The Blondies? 

Yes, they freeze really well. Make sure to let them cool down completely before freezing them. You can freeze them for up to 3 months. Let them thaw at room temperature when you’re ready to eat them. 

My Blondies Are A Bit Gooey. Are They Supposed To Be Like That Or Are They Under-Cooked?

No, blondies are supposed to be soft and gooey. So don’t worry! The edges should be firm. 

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I hope you like these vegan blondies as much as we do around here.

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Sina