Chewy Almond Flour Blondies (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

Delicious Almond Flour Blondies

Unlike many gluten-free blondies that can turn out dry or crumbly, these blondies stay moist thanks to almond flour, which adds natural richness and tenderness without needing any gluten.

Made in just one bowl with simple pantry ingredients, these blondies taste like a chocolate chip cookie in bar form. With a rich and buttery flavor, crispy edges, gooey centers, and plenty of chocolate chips, you’ll be making this recipe over and over again!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Simple Ingredients: The main ingredients for these chewy almond flour blondies are easily accessible at the local grocery store (nothing fancy required!).
• Easy to Make: Preparing these almond flour blondie bars is just a matter of mixing the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, then baking and slicing! A batch of these gluten-free blondies is ready in under an hour, so if you start making them now, you’ll be enjoying them in no time!
• Totally Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free: The best part is that this blondie recipe is 100% gluten-free and dairy-free, which means that even those with Celiac disease or gluten or lactose intolerances can enjoy it without issues!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Here’s a visual overview of the ingredients required for making these almond flour blondies.

(For exact measurements, please scroll down to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.)

Recipe Notes + Substitutions:

• Almond Flour: I recommend using blanched almond flour (which are blanched almonds without their skins on that have been processed into a fine flour) for the best texture, as opposed to almond meal (which are whole almonds with their skins that have been processed into a meal).
• Eggs: Eggs are necessary for binding the ingredients together and giving these blondies the chewy texture.
• Butter: I used dairy-free butter to keep this recipe dairy-free. However, if you are not lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use regular unsalted butter instead.
• Sugar: I used a mix of both brown sugar (which creates the classic butterscotch-like flavor blondies are known for) and white sugar. However, you can also substitute the white sugar with cane sugar, or coconut sugar if you prefer.
• Vanilla Extract: I like using vanilla extract to add extract flavor, so I definitely recommend adding it in.
• Baking Powder: Baking powder is the only leavening agent used for raising the batter in this almond flour blondie recipe, so definitely make sure to add it in. If you are Celiac or gluten-intolerant, make sure to use certified gluten-free baking powder.
• Chocolate Chips: I used dairy-free chocolate chips to keep this recipe dairy-free, but if you are not lactose-intolerant, feel free to use regular chocolate chips instead.
• Pecans: Adding chopped pecans gives these blondies some crunch for contrast in texture. Alternatively, you can also use other types of chopped nuts, such as walnuts, maccadamia nuts, almonds, or pistachios.

How to Make Almond Flour Blondies:

Whisk Sugar & Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, melted dairy-free butter, vanilla extract and eggs. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

Add Dry Ingredients: Add the blanched almond flour, baking powder, salt, dairy-free chocolate chips and chopped pecans (setting aside some chocolate chips and pecans for topping). Mix until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.

Dish by Dish Tips:

• Use Finely Sifted Almond Flour: Make sure to use finely sifted almond flour for the smoothest texture. I do NOT recommend using almond meal, which contains almond skins, and will create a denser, grainier texture.
• Underbake Slightly: To create a fudgy texture, you’ll want to make sure to underbake the blondies slightly. The center should still look slightly underbaked when you first take it out of the oven (the blondies will still continue cooking with the residual heat while they cool).
• Cool Completely: The almond flour blonde brownies are delicate fresh out of the oven, so make sure to let them cool completely to set.

Other Almond Flour Recipes You’ll Love:

• Almond Flour Blueberry Bread (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Almond Flour Pound Cake (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Almond Flour Cornbread (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Almond Flour Banana Nut Muffins (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

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Chewy Almond Flour Blondies (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

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• Author: Felicia Lim
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Yield: 12 blondies 1x
• Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free

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These almond flour blondies are everything a great blondie should be. They’re soft and chewy in the middle, crispy the edges, and filled with chocolate chips and a rich caramel-like flavor from brown sugar and vanilla. Gluten-free and dairy-free too.

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Ingredients

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• 2 1/2 cups blanched almond flour
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup unsalted dairy-free butter (1 stick), melted
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

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Instructions

1. Preheat & Line: Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line 9 x 9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Whisk Sugar & Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, melted dairy-free butter, vanilla extract and eggs. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
3. Add Dry Ingredients: Add the blanched almond flour, baking powder, salt, dairy-free chocolate chips and chopped pecans (setting aside some chocolate chips and pecans for topping). Mix until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
4. Transfer Batter to Baking Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
5. Sprinkle Chocolate Chips & Pecans: Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips and pecans over the surface.
6. Bake Until Golden: Bake for 30 minutes. If the top of the blondies starts browning too much, loosely tent the baking dish with aluminum foil.
7. Cool Before Slicing: Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.

Notes

Almond Flour: I recommend using blanched almond flour (which are blanched almonds without their skins on that have been processed into a fine flour) for the best texture, as opposed to almond meal (which are whole almonds with their skins that have been processed into a meal).

Eggs: Eggs are necessary for binding the ingredients together and giving these blondies the chewy texture.

Butter: I used dairy-free butter to keep this recipe dairy-free. However, if you are not lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use regular butter instead.

Sugar: I used a mix of both brown sugar and white sugar. However, you can also use cane sugar, or coconut sugar if you prefer.

Vanilla Extract: I like using vanilla extract to add extract flavor, so I definitely recommend adding it in.

Baking Powder: Baking powder is the only leavening agent used for raising the batter in this almond flour blondie recipe, so definitely make sure to add it in. If you are Celiac or gluten-intolerant, make sure to use certified gluten-free baking powder.

Chocolate Chips: I used dairy-free chocolate chips to keep this recipe dairy-free, but if you are not lactose-intolerant, feel free to use regular chocolate chips instead.

Pecans: Adding chopped pecans gives these blondies some crunch for contrast in texture. Alternatively, you can also use other types of chopped nuts, such as walnuts, maccadamia nuts, almonds, or pistachios.

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cooling Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American