How are these blondies sweetened without refined sugar?

This recipe uses a blend of soaked dates and unsweetened applesauce to provide natural sweetness without any added sugar.

What type of flours are used in this blondie recipe?

The recipe calls for a combination of whole wheat pastry flour and coconut flour, contributing to the blondies' unique texture.

How do I create the marbled effect on top of the blondies?

After pouring the batter, drop spoonfuls of natural peanut butter and fruit-sweetened jam onto the surface, then run a knife through to swirl them together.

Can I substitute the seedless blackberry jam?

Yes, the recipe suggests seedless blackberry jam, but you can use any other fruit-sweetened jam of your choice.

What is the best way to ensure the blondies are baked correctly?

Bake the blondies for about 25 minutes, being careful not to overbake them. They should be allowed to cool completely in the pan before cutting.

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Sugar-Free Peanut Butter and Jelly Blondies
[Vegan]

Name: Sugar-Free Peanut Butter and Jelly Blondies [Vegan]
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 9 bars
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour; 1/4 coconut flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; pinch salt; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tbsp. coconut oil, melted; 1/4 cup creamy or chunky natural peanut butter; 4 oz. unsweetened applesauce; 3/4 cup nut milk; 1 cup dates, soaked, drained, and chopped; 1/2 cup peanuts, chopped; 1/4 cup natural peanut butter; 1/4 cup seedless blackberry (or other) fruit-sweetened jam

AO By: Annie Oliverio

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Sugar-Free Peanut Butter & Jelly Blondies

9 bars

Dairy Free

Vegan

The original for this PB & J take on a classic blondie is a mouthwatering recipe from Averie Cooks. I did the vegan thing on it and used dates instead of sugar.

Ingredients You Need for Sugar-Free Peanut Butter and Jelly Blondies [Vegan]

1 1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1/4 coconut flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
pinch salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tbsp. coconut oil, melted
1/4 cup creamy or chunky natural peanut butter
4 oz. unsweetened applesauce
3/4 cup nut milk
1 cup dates, soaked, drained, and chopped
1/2 cup peanuts, chopped
1/4 cup natural peanut butter
1/4 cup seedless blackberry (or other) fruit-sweetened jam

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How to Prepare Sugar-Free Peanut Butter and Jelly Blondies [Vegan]

Lightly spray a 9″x9″ pan, line with parchment and lightly spray again. Preheat the oven to 350F.
In a large bowl, combine the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
In a blender, combine the coconut oil, 1/4 cup peanut butter, applesauce, nut milk, and dates. Process until very smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender to make sure the ingredients are all nicely incorporated.
Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir to combine – adding more nut milk or water if the batter seems to thick. Stir in the chopped peanuts. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread so that it reaches the sides and is even. Drop peanut butter and jelly by the tablespoonful onto the top of the batter and then run a knife through, creating a marbled effect.
Bake the blondies for about 25 minutes – don’t over bake. Let them cool in the pan and then remove and cut into pieces.