Maple Glazed Apple Blondies

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Introducing Maple Glazed Apple Blondies: a delightful treat that’s chewy, sweet, and bursting with fall flavors. Imagine the cozy taste of warm apple pie meets the convenience of grab-and-go oatmeal bars. Topped off with a luscious maple glaze, these homemade apple blondies are the ultimate dessert for autumn!

Here’s why you’ll fall in love with this recipe:

  • These blondies boast a chewy texture, perfect sweetness, and a delightful crunch from soft yet crisp cinnamon apples.
  • Enjoy them as dessert, a satisfying snack, or even a sweet breakfast option.
  • Pair them with a steaming cup of coffee for an extra cozy vibe.
  • For the ultimate fall dessert experience, serve these bars warm with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream.
  • Whether it’s Thanksgiving or any holiday gathering, these blondies are sure to steal the show.
  • Made with oat flour, they offer a healthier alternative to traditional blondies.
  • Packed with healthy fats from all-natural almond butter and completely free of refined sugars and dairy!

Here are some handy tips and tricks to ensure your blondies turn out perfectly:

  • Opt for almond butter with just one ingredient: almonds. This ensures a smooth, runny texture that works best for the recipe.
  • Easily make your own oat flour by blending oats until they reach a smooth, fine consistency.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely before drizzling on the maple glaze. This helps the glaze firm up nicely.
  • When slicing the bars, use a clean knife to prevent them from falling apart.

Now, let’s get baking! Here’s what you’ll need:

Maple Glazed Apple Blondies

Course Dessert
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients

For the Blondie Bars:

  • 1/2 cup oat flour
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup runny almond butter
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar or substitute cane sugar, brown sugar, or monk fruit sweetener
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Apple Filling:

  • 1 large green apple peeled and finely chopped (about 1.5-2 cups)
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

For the Maple Glaze:

  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk almond, cashew, coconut, or cow
  • 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper, coating it with non-stick spray.
  • Peel and dice the green apple, then sauté it with cinnamon and maple syrup until soft and tender.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine almond butter, maple syrup, coconut sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Add oats, oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt, mixing until well combined.
  • Gently fold in the sautéed apples, then pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, then let the blondies cool completely before adding the glaze.
  • For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled blondies and let it set for 10 minutes.
  • Slice into bars and indulge in the deliciousness!

Notes

  • Choose almond butter with only almonds as the ingredient.
  • Create oat flour by blending oats until smooth.
  • Allow bars to cool before glazing to prevent melting.
  • Use a clean knife for neat slices.

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