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

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• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 12 1x
• Category: Dessert

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Ingredients

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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

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper, coating it with non-stick spray.
2. Peel and dice the green apple, then sauté it with cinnamon and maple syrup until soft and tender.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine almond butter, maple syrup, coconut sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Add oats, oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt, mixing until well combined.
5. Gently fold in the sautéed apples, then pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, then let the blondies cool completely before adding the glaze.
7. 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.
8. Slice into bars and indulge in the deliciousness!

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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.