These vegan apple blondies are warmly spiced, sweet, and chewy. They have all the flavor of apple pie, but theyโre much easier to make and more nutrient dense. These delicious treats are perfect for fall.
Ingredients and Substitutions
You can use any type of apples you like in these blondies. I used Honeycrisp this time but Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, or any other variety of apple will work.
Smooth almond butter adds nutrients to these blondies and gives them a satisfying, chewy texture. For a nut-free version you can substitute pumpkin seed butter or sunflower seed butter. Either way, be sure to use a nut or seed butter with no added sugar or salt.
I sweetened these vegan blondies with maple syrup. You can substitute other liquid sweeteners such as agave if you prefer.
Whole wheat flour adds fiber, nutrients, and a warm flavor to these blondies. You can substitute all purpose flour or a gluten-free flour blend if you prefer.
These blondies are warmly spiced with cinnamon and vanilla. Use pure vanilla extract as opposed to artificial vanilla flavoring if possible.
How to Make Vegan Apple Blondies
Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then add the almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to a mixing bowl, then use a whisk to mix well.
Add the chopped apples and whole wheat flour, then use a spoon to mix until combined.
Transfer the batter to an eight inch, square baking pan lined with parchment paper, then wet your fingers with cold water and smooth the batter into an even layer (wetting your fingers make it much easier to do this without getting too sticky).
Bake the blondies at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 minutes. Be sure to let them cool to room temperature before slicing and serving.
Optional Additions
To give these blondies an extra layer of flavor and texture, stir half a cup of raisins or chopped pecans into the batter.
Storage and Freezing
Store these treats in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days or freeze them for up to three months.
More Apple Recipes to Try
- These sauteed cinnamon apples are delicious used as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.
- These vegan applesauce muffins are sweet, moist, and flavorful.
Vegan Apple Blondies Recipe
Equipment
- 8 inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour (or substitute all purpose flour)
- 1 cup peeled and chopped apples
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup smooth almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add the almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to a mixing bowl, then use a whisk to mix well.
- Add the chopped apples and whole wheat flour, then use a spoon to mix until combined.
- Transfer the batter to an eight inch, square baking pan lined with parchment paper.
- Wet your fingers with cold water, then use your fingers to press the batter into an even layer.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 minutes.
- Let the blondies cool to room temperature before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Store these blondies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days or freeze them for up to three months.