Blueberry Blondies (Gluten-Free & Vegan)
Fudgy and ultra chewy, these gluten-free and vegan blueberry white chocolate blondies are packed full of blueberries and white chocolate chips. Bursting with summer berry delight, they are as delicious as they are easy to make.
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The Best Gluten-Free Blueberry Blondies
An easy one-bowl blondie recipe that will have you reaching for another piece, here are a few reasons why you are going to fall head over heels in love.
So Easy To Make – with under 10 ingredients and only one bowl, you’ll be enjoying a blondie bite in no time.
No Mixer Needed – a whisk and mixing bowl are all you need to whip up a batch!
Fresh or Frozen Blueberries – you can make this simple blueberry blondie recipe with frozen or fresh blueberries so you’ll never need to worry about whether it’s berry season or not.
White Chocolate Chips – can a sweet treat ever have too many chocolate chips? I think not! And these are loaded with mini white chocolate chips to maximize the chocolate-to-bite ratio.
Dietary/Lifestyle Friendly – whether you’re gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, or “regular” this recipe can be adjusted to suit your specific lifestyle and/or dietary needs.
Blueberry White Chocolate Blondie Ingredients & Substitutions
As always this recipe is gluten-free and vegan. That said, I do test each recipe with “regular” ingredients and make notes of alternatives or swaps so that everyone can enjoy it.
Here are a few key ingredients for these cookies but make sure you scroll all the way to the bottom recipe card for the complete ingredient list.
Gluten-Free Flour: I made these cookies with Kinnikinnick gluten-free all-purpose flour blend. Note that gluten-free flour blends can vary in weight so I recommend measuring by the cup. If you are not gluten-free, swap the flour with regular all-purpose flour.
Vegan Butter: I enjoy baking with Becel plant-based bricks but any vegan/dairy-free butter substitute will work. Use regular salted butter if you are not vegan or dairy-free.
Brown Sugar: You can use light or dark brown sugar. I used light. Cane sugar, coconut sugar, or date sugar will also work.
Applesauce: Both sweetened and unsweetened applesauce will work. You may also swap in 2 flax eggs or 2 regular eggs.
Blueberries: Fresh or frozen will work.
Vegan White Chocolate Chips: I adore baking with Pascha vegan mini white chocolate chips but any brand, type, or size of chocolate chip will work in this recipe. Use whatever best fits your dietary/lifestyle needs.
Step By Step Instructions
1. Combine the melted butter, brown sugar, applesauce, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl and whisk together until smooth.
2. Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt and mix together until just combined. It’s okay if there are a few streaks of flour visible.
3. Gently fold in the blueberries and white chocolate chips and pour into a prepared 8×8-inch pan. Top with a few extra blueberries and white chocolate chips if desired.
4. Bake for 35-45 minutes. Place on a cooling rack and allow to fully cool.
5. Top with additional melted white chocolate and coarse sea salt if desired and slice. Enjoy!
Blueberry Blondie Recipe Tips & Tricks
Removal: For easy removal, prepare the baking pan with both non-stick baking spray and 2 pieces of parchment paper. Run a butter knife around the edge of the fully cooled blondies and use the parchment paper edges as handles to gently remove the blondies.
Baking Time: Note that fresh blueberries will require a shorter baking time than their frozen counterpart.
Blueberries: If you are using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them prior. Mix them into the blondie batter straight from the freezer.
Texture: Blondies are meant to be ooey gooey and fudgy. If you like a more cookie-type texture, increase the baking time.
Blueberry Blondies FAQs
Can I Use Real Eggs?
Yes, see the above section for ingredient substitutions.
Will This Recipe Double?
Absolutely. If you would like to double the recipe use a 9×13-inch baking pan.
What’s the difference between a brownie and a blondie?
Brownies use cocoa powder whereas blondies do not. Blondies have a more buttery caramel-type flavor than chocolate.
Am I Able To Use Other Berries?
Blueberries, raspberries, cherries, etc. Any type of berry will work in this recipe. If you choose to use a larger berry, give it a little chop first.
How To Serve And Store
Cut into 9 or 16 squares once fully cooled and serve as is, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a cup of coffee or tea.
Store leftover blueberry white chocolate blondies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 6 months.
Pro Tip: Give them a quick little 15-second warm-up in the microwave for the ultimate ooey-gooey blondie bite.
Why You’ll Love These Easy Blueberry Blondies
Bursting with blueberries, these easy gluten-free and vegan blueberry white chocolate blondies are a scrumptious summer sweet treat.
With an adaptable ingredient list, you can tailor this recipe to suit all dietary or lifestyle needs so everyone can enjoy a bite of blueberry blondie delight!
I would love to know if you make these amazing blueberry white chocolate blondies. If you do, tag me on social media @cakedbykatie and leave this recipe a 5-star rating and review below. I can’t wait to see it!
A Few Other Berry Baking Recipes
- Gluten-Free Blueberry Cake (Dairy-Free)
- Gluten-Free Strawberry Cake (Dairy-Free)
- Raspberry Blondies
- Gluten-Free Raspberry Cake (Dairy-Free)
- Gluten-Free Blueberry Lemon Cookies (Vegan)
- Gluten-Free Honey Blackberry Cake (Dairy-Free)
- Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes (Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free)
Blueberry Blondies (Gluten-Free & Vegan)
- Total Time: 55 Minutes
- Yield: 16 Squares 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Easy to make, these gluten-free and vegan blueberry blondies are bursting with fresh blueberries and white chocolate chips. An adaptable recipe to make the perfect summer sweet treat for any dietary/lifestyle need.
Ingredients
Blueberry Blondies
- ½ cup (113g) vegan salted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) brown sugar
- ⅓ cup (79ml) applesauce *can sub 2 flax eggs or two large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (240g) gluten-free 1:1 baking blend *can sub regular all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup (190g) blueberries, fresh or frozen
- ¾ cup (180g) vegan white chocolate chips *can sub regular chocolate chips
- optional: melted white chocolate
- optional: coarse sea salt
Instructions
Blueberry Blondies
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan with non-stick baking spray and parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries and white chocolate chips. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 35-45 minutes. Fresh blueberries will require the lower end of the baking time while frozen blueberries will require the longer end. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and allow to fully cool before slicing. Top with melted white chocolate and coarse sea salt if desired. Enjoy.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 6 months.
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 45 Minutes
- Category: Squares
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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