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Soft and chewy 5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Blondies! Such an easy vegan blondie recipe and a must try for peanut butter lovers!
Vegan Peanut Butter Blondies
Hi friends! Guess what? We’re off to Italy tomorrow! Please hold while I pinch myself. I’m just so giddy! I’m getting that animated, wide-eyed excitement that comes when something you’ve been looking forward to for a really really really long time is actually about to happen. Does that make sense? It’s like an extra shot of happy just sucker punched me in the face. It’s nice.
Since we’re ditching our Brooklyn digs for a few weeks, the grocery situation right now is… how do I say… scarce. It’s bizarre. But also kind of cool. I’ve been challenging myself to only use what we already have (I just heard my mother’s voice while typing that), and get creative! And you know what, guys? You can do a lot with a little. And it feels so good!
Since today was errands/cleaning/packing our bags day, I knew a sweet lil treat for me and you was a must. I kind of freaked out when I realized we were out of eggs. And milk. And butter. My brain doesn’t process well when those guys aren’t hanging close and heavy. It took me a minute to process.
Once I accepted the situation, I started to dig. Jar of peanut butter? Check. A dash of coconut oil? Barely, but yup! Some flour and sugar? That’s a yes, too. A little splish splash of almond milk? Uh huh.
And that’s it! That’s the base of our treat. Can you believe it?
Those simple ingredients = this seductive peanut butter treat! You can of course be a little devilish and add chopped peanut butter cups like I did. It kicks it up a notch, for sure. Chocolate chips would also be money.
Oh… and did I mention these are – as written – vegan? How cool and effortless is that? Answer: TOTALLY cool and effortless.
Alright. I need to actually pack now. And for you I have three words: BAKE THESE NOW.
More Peanut Butter Recipes:
- Thick and Chewy White Chocolate Peanut Butter Blondies
- Loaded Peanut Butter Pretzels Blondies
- Black Bottom Banana Peanut Butter Cup Blondies
- Thick and Chewy Triple Chocolate Peanut Butter Blondies
(Vegan) Peanut Butter Blondies
Ingredients
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup coconut or canola oil (if using coconut oil, melt it first)
- 3/4 cup creamy, sugar-free peanut butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips or vegan peanut butter cups chopped in half, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper allowing two of the sides to overlap; set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk together brown sugar, oil. and peanut butter; beat smooth.
- Add the flour and mix until combined. Pour in almond milk and stir smooth. Fold in chocolate chips or peanut butter cups, if using.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and place in the oven to bake for 25-27 minutes, or until center is *just set. Don't worry if they don't look done. They will firm up while they cool.
- Cool blondies in pan completely before cutting into small squares.
No baking powder? I’m hoping that’s not a mistake. I just put TWO 8 x 12 pans of this batter in the oven.
They turned out great! Big hit. Thanks!
These are incredible. When I was making them the first time, I thought, no way will these be good! The batter’s so thick! They don’t look done! Wow, was I so very wrong. I’ve made these dozens of times now for various events and parties and they are always gone in a flash, and the recipe is demanded from most people who try them. And it’s one of those recipes that you cannot mess up if you follow Ashley’s instructions. I have issues with my oven, so I make these in my toaster over in an 8×8 dark metal pan. 25 minutes exactly at 350 degrees and done. Perfect.
I was sceptical at first because the batter looks really thick and oily in the pictures. As soon as I added the almond milk to my batter, it became really thick. But it came out perfectly. I let them cool completely in the pan (important step to follow!) And cut them into tiny pieces. My friends and wife loved them!. Made 1 1/4 the amount and used a 9×9 baking dish.
Amazing! I’ve made these multiple times, usually gluten-free since I love a coconut flour blend (“Bake Good”) I found. And with peanut butter and white chocolate chips added? Who knew vegan could be THIS delicious!?
This blondie looks amazing. Could you add by any chance amounts in grams too?
I will be thankfull if ingrediant in the recipes not only in cup but also in grams
These are legit THE BEST blondes ever. They are easy and delicious and disappear really fast.
This is my second time making these. They are amazing! I used Baked Good Coconut Flour Blend in place of the regular flour to make them gluten-free, and with rice milk & coconut oil it’s almost impossible to believe this yummy dessert is vegan & gluten-free. Well, almost. I added Reese’s Pieces this time with the PB chips & they aren’t vegan. Thank you Ashley!
Amazing! I used white chocolate & peanut butter covered Reeses cups (& real chocolate chips for my husband). These Blondies were easy to make and made the house smell great. Mine didn’t pour into the 7×9 baking dish–I had to spoon it in–but it seems perfect even so. This is the easiest Blondie recipe I’ve found so far. thanks Ashley!