Imagine sinking your teeth into a decadent, gooey blondie that's not only incredibly delicious but also completely vegan and packed with seasonal pumpkin goodness. These Chocolate Chip Vegan Pumpkin Blondies are the ultimate treat that proves healthy desserts can be mind-blowingly delectable. With a perfect balance of rich almond butter, sweet maple syrup, and melty chocolate chips, this recipe transforms humble ingredients into a mouthwatering masterpiece that will have everyone begging for seconds.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 16 blondies
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring the paper overhangs on two sides for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well integrated.
- In a separate bowl, sift together almond flour and baking powder to remove any lumps and ensure even distribution.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until a consistent batter forms with no dry flour patches visible.
- Gently fold in half of the vegan chocolate chips, reserving the remaining chips for topping.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula and smoothing the top.
- Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips across the surface of the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan for at least 30 minutes before lifting out using the parchment paper overhang.
- Cut into 16 equal squares and serve at room temperature. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Make sure to sift the almond flour to prevent lumpy batter.
- Don't overmix the batter - this can lead to tough blondies.
- For extra flavor, try toasting the vegan chocolate chips briefly before adding them.
- Allow the blondies to cool completely for the best texture and cleanest cuts.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain moisture and freshness.
- For a protein boost, consider adding a scoop of vegan protein powder to the dry ingredients.
- Experiment with different nut butters like cashew or sunflower seed butter for variety.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 130kcal
Carbohydrates: 10g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
