Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blondies (Dairy-Free)

Peanut Butter + Chocolate = Perfect Combination

If you’re a fan of peanut butter or a chocolate lover like I am, then you know just how beautiful the combination of peanut butter and chocolate is.

It’s the very definition of bliss and glorious decadence.

Amazing Peanut Butter Blondies

Today, we’re making gluten-free peanut butter blondies (which are literally peanut butter cookies in bar form), a delicious sweet treat which use peanut butter as main ingredient in the batter, and are studded with pieces of chopped chocolate.

Plus, a batch of these blondies come together so quickly and easily, if you start now, you can be enjoying these blondies in no time at all!

Why This Recipe Works:

• Simple Ingredients: The six ingredients required for this gluten-free peanut butter blondies recipe are easily accessible at the local grocery stores (In fact, you might already have most or all of the ingredients on hand!)
• Easy to Make: Preparing this peanut butter blondie batter is just a matter of mixing the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, and then all you need to do is bake and slice into pieces!
• Great Taste: These blondies are like chocolate chip cookies in bar form with plenty of peanut butter flavor. Perfect for all you chocolate and peanut butter lovers!
• Totally Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free: The best part is that this easy 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 this gluten-free peanut butter blondies recipe.

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

Recipe Notes + Substitutions

• Peanut Butter: I used creamy peanut butter since this is a recipe for peanut butter blondies and peanut butter is the star. Alternatively, you may also use other types of nut butter such as almond butter, cashew butter, sunflower seed butter, etc.
• Maple Syrup: I used maple syrup for a natural sweetener, but you can also use agave nectar or honey if you prefer. If you are diabetic of insulin-resistant, I highly recommend that you use maple-flavored monkfruit syrup (a substitute for maple syrup that is low glycemic index and will not raise your blood sugar that much).
• Eggs: Eggs help to bind the ingredients together. I personally have not made this recipe without eggs. However, if you are allergic to eggs, or would simply prefer to keep vegan peanut butter blondies, you may try substituting the eggs with acquafaba or an egg-replacer. (If you do make this recipe without eggs, please let me know how it goes in the comments below, I’d love to know!)
• Gluten-Free Flour: I used a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend to keep this recipe gluten-free. However, if you are not Celiac or gluten-intolerant, feel free to use regular flour instead.
• Baking Soda: Baking soda is the only leavening agent in this gluten free peanut butter blondies recipe, and is needed to help the blondie batter rise, so make sure you add it in. If you don’t have baking soda, you may use 2 teaspoons of baking powder instead. If you are Celiac or gluten-intolerant, make sure to use certified gluten-free baking soda or baking powder.
• Chocolate: I used chopped dairy-free chocolate to keep this recipe dairy-free (you may also use dairy free chocolate chips). However, if you are not lactose-intolerant, feel free to use chopped regular chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips instead.

How to Make Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blondies (Step by Step):

1. Preheat Oven

Preheat the oven to 350F (180C) and grease an 8”x8” square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. You may also line the baking sheet with parchment paper if you prefer.

2. Combine Wet Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, add the peanut butter, maple syrup and eggs. Whisk together until you get a creamy and homogeneous mixture.

3. Add Dry Ingredients

Whisk the gluten-free all-purpose flour and baking soda together, then add the flour mixture to the bowl with the wet ingredients and mix well until combined.

4. Fold in Chopped Chocolate

Lastly, fold in the chopped dairy-free chocolate, saving a little to top the blondies with.

5. Transfer to Baking Dish

Pour into the previously greased square pan and use a spatula to spread the batter out in an even layer.

6. Top with Remaining Chocolate

Sprinkle the remaining chopped chocolate pieces on top.

7. Bake Until Golden Brown

Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

8. Cool Before Slicing

Let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into 9 equal pieces.

9. Serve and Enjoy!

Serve the gluten-free peanut butter cookie bars either alone or with a scoop of chocolate.

Dish by Dish Tips/Tricks:

• Use White Chocolate: If you prefer white chocolate, go ahead swap out the chocolate for chopped dairy-free white chocolate or dairy-free white chocolate chips instead. Or, if you rather not, simply leave out the chocolate instead.
• Use Different Nut Butters: I used peanut butter in this peanut butter cookie bars recipe, but you may also use other types of nut butter such as almond butter, cashew butter, sunflower butter, etc.

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Other Peanut Butter and Chocolate Recipes You’ll Love:

• No-Bake Peanut Butter Crunch Bars (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
• Peanut Butter Buckeye Balls (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
• Healthy Peanut Butter Cups (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
• Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

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