Vegan & Gluten-Free Blondies with Golden Chai Spices

  • Gluten-free
  • Vegan

This time of year calls for the essential fall flavors. These blondies feature a blend of chai spices and golden turmeric milk powder for a treat that's cozy, comforting, and of course, delicious. Enjoy alone or dipped into a warm golden milk latte.

Now, we know what you're thinking. This blondie recipe looks too good to be true.

How is it possible that a gluten-free blondie can look that fluffy? And how can vegan cream cheese frosting look that whipped and decadent? Pinch yourself, you're not dreaming.

These Chai Spice Blondies are the real (vegan) deal. We used a blend of real, whole-food ingredients, like almond flour and organic applesauce, mixed at the perfect ratios to create this clean and delicious treat.

So let Jan be the one to bring another boxed pumpkin pie to the office potluck. Treat your team to a batch of homemade blondies, then offer Jan a taste.

Vegan & Gluten-Free Blondies with Golden Chai Spices

Ingredients

For the blondies:

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ tsp ginger
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 scoops golden turmeric powder
  • ½ cup organic maple syrup
  • ¼ cup applesauce
  • 1 egg replacer
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil

For the frosting:

  • 1 ½ cups soaked cashews
  • ¾ cup water
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
  2. Combine all blondie ingredients in a large bowl until dough forms.
  3. Press dough into a prepared 9x9 baking dish.
  4. Bake for 30-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Allow blondies to cool completely.
  6. To make the frosting, combine all frosting ingredients in a food processor until completely smooth. Spread creamy frosting over the blondies.
  7. Cut into 9 equal squares, take two for yourself and enjoy!

Nutrition per serving

Makes 8-10 blondies
Calories
237
Protein
5
Carbs
13
Total Fat
18
Sugar
6
Fiber
2 g

Per serving. Nutrition is an estimate calculated from the listed ingredients, provided for general information only. Actual values vary with brands, substitutions and serving size. This is not a Nutrition Facts panel and is not medical or dietary advice.