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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.
I made these for my daughter in law for her birthday. She is gluten intolerant and mostly keto. These were perfect, slightly chewy, tender and almost gooey in the middle with a crisp edge. I am having trouble with my gas oven temperature, and ended up baking them for about 35 minutes. Otherwise, I followed the recipe exactly. The drizzled chocolate over the top looked great. Thank you for sharing-I will be making these again, and trying more of your recipes!
Fabulous to hear, Eileen! So glad you and your daughter in law enjoyed them :D
I made these last night and Oh MY GOODNESSS…. YUM! They are chewy and have just the right amount of sweetness! This recipe will definitely be in rotation!
Thank you for sharing!
Woohoo!! One of my favorites, too. Glad you’re loving them, Nicole!
These are soooo freaking good! I made them for a friend and her family the other day, and I’m currently making them a double batch because there was a fight over the last one.
Woohoo, love to hear it!! So glad they were a hit, Jenn :)
I was out of almond butter, So I had to substitute with peanut butter. Not sure how much it changed the taste, or the health aspect, but they are really good. My picky husband liked them as well. I will make them next time with almond butter and compare.
So so glad you’re loving them, Melissa! Switching out nut butters is always a pretty easy change to make to vary the flavor slightly :)
These are addicting! I’ve made several times but am just now posting. Highly recommend making these, and they are super easy!! I use Enjoy Life dark chocolate chips. Thank you for this great recipe :)
So glad you love them, Bethany!! Thanks for the feedback.
How about a flax egg instead of the large egg?
Yes, that definitely works!
These were so good! Thank you for a great recipe
So glad you loved them, Lisa!
I made these tonight and they are delicious. A year ago I had to go gf and df. Now I was told to go on Paleo diet for six months. Loving baked goods these really lifted my spirits. I will be making them again.
My measuring was approximate yet the Blondies were great.
Thank you!
I’m so glad my recipes helped make things a little easier for you. Glad you’re loving them, Doris!
I can’t have eggs or flax. Any other substitutions for this? Have you tried this with applesauce?
I haven’t tried with applesauce – my main concern is that it may make these too soft, but it would probably still be delicious, just maybe not quite the right texture!
Amazing! Just like all the recipes pretty much! The blondies, the magic bars and the brownies are on my rotation and the kids, who are not vegan/gluten free like me, LOVE them all! Thank you!!
Woohoo! So glad you’ve found a rotation of hits that your family loves :)