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These Paleo Chocolate Chip Blondies have amazing crispy edges, a soft, chewy center, and melty dark chocolate chunks! They’re made with almond flour and have a quick 10 minute prep time.
I started doing something new in my house a few weeks ago. I grabbed one of my old notebooks, placed it next to the cake plate in the kitchen that holds whatever baked goods are around, and I listed sections for each of the baked goods that I had around at the moment. Then I told my housemates to go write their comments.
Even I can get bored of describing new recipes, because there are only so many ways to describe a cookie or a cake. So now, I can bring you comments, straight from the voices of my housemates and the other various college-aged individuals who pass through my house and try the baked goods to come out of my kitchen. So far, results are good.
When I made these Paleo Chocolate Chip Blondies, I purposely left out any mention of the Paleo-friendly, gluten and sugar-free, healthy aspect of these bars. I just wrote chocolate chip blondies and waited to see if anyone noticed. The first comment:
“HOLY CRAP THESE ARE GREAT
These were a spot on hit with my friends, and have been a hit every time I’ve made them since. They’re fudge, chewy, rich, easy to make, and absolutely delicious.
Why you’ll love these chocolate chip gluten-free blondies
- Easy to make
- Only 10 ingredients
- Gluten-free & vegan option
- Made with almond flour
- Perfect make-ahead treat
- Easily doubled or tripled to make more
- Customizable with your favorite mix-ins
What’s in these healthy blondies (& substitution options):
- Almond Butter: or any other nut or seed butter that you love.
- Coconut Oil: you can also use butter or vegan butter.
- Coconut Sugar: adds such a nice caramelly sweetness, you can also use any other granulated sweetener.
- Egg or Flax Egg: make sure to use a flax egg to keep them vegan if desired.
- Vanilla Extract: for delicious flavor.
- Almond Flour: blanched almond flour is preferred. Hazelnut flour, sunflower seed flour, and tigernut flour also work. Oat flour can be used, but only use 2/3 cup.
- Baking Soda & Salt: for the best rise/texture & flavor! Don’t substitute these.
- Dark Chocolate: I love using big chocolate chunks, but chips will also be delicious. If you’re strict Paleo, try making your own Paleo chocolate chunks to use.
How to store blondies
Store your gluten-free almond flour blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
You can also freeze for up to 6 months.
Want more paleo chocolate chip treats?!
- Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Grain-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Blondies
- Paleo Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
- Magic Bar Skillet Cookie
More gluten-free blondies:
- Raspberry Blondies
- Chocolate Banana Nut Blondies
- Gingerbread Blondies
- Sweet Potato Blondies
- Apple Blondies with Caramel Glaze
Paleo Chocolate Chip Blondies
Ingredients
- ½ cup 128g almond butter or other favorite nut or seed butter
- ¼ cup 50g coconut oil or vegan butter, melted
- ¾ cup coconut sugar
- 1 large egg or a flax egg to keep vegan, see Notes
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (96g) almond flour, see Notes
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 ounces dark chocolate chunks or chips
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8” square baking pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together the almond butter, coconut oil, coconut sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined. Stir in the almond flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold in the chocolate chunks.
- Spread evenly in prepared pan and bake for about 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Let the blondies completely in the pan. Use the parchment paper to pull the blondies out of the pan and place on a cutting board. Cut into 16 squares.
- Store blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also freeze them for up to 6 months.
These blondies look so amazing, Rachel! I love everything you put into these, I always have most of the ingredients on hand. I’m definitely giving these a try!
What a great idea for your roommates to leave you comments about your baked goods! I’m jealous they get to eat all of your creations. I never would know any of your stuff is gf/paleo if you didn’t write it in these posts! These look fab! :)
These blondies have my name written all over them. These are incredible DELICIOUS!!
Pinned!
I’m not one that follows the “paleo diet” and have alwasy tended to stay away from any paleo recipes but after seeing these blondies – you are making me reconsider my aversion! They look incredible Rachel.
Thanks, Thalia! I was totally the same way until I started having to bake Paleo out of necessity for my sister, and now it’s so much fun to play with the ingredients and try to get them to taste like they’re regular baked goods.
What a great way to get some creative feedback. I used to do that with my housemates, too, and it ended pretty much the same way! And the fact that they passed the delicious test? Healthy or not, I want in!
You’re killing me! These look amazzzzing!
What a cute idea with the comments! Love that! These blondies sound SO delish, and I love all the clean, healthy ingredients!
Oh gosh, there is nothing like a gooey chocolatey blondie. These look perfect!
I can’t believe these blondies are guilt-free. They look so amazing!
I’m having that “Holy crap these are great” moment just looking at the photos – so gooey!