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Almond Butter Blondies

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 12 Comments

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Almond Butter Blondies that are actually healthy-ish! I mean we still have some butter and sugar because blondies. Gluten free and keto-friendly. This the BEST chocolate chip cookie bar recipe!

Side shot of a bitten almond butter blondie with melted chocolate in the center

Almond Butter Blondies make the BEST chocolate chip cookie bar recipe that’s gluten free and keto friendly!

Helloooooo healthy-ish dessert heaven! These cookie bars are a recreation of an almond butter blondie recipe I posted during the early days of the L&Z blog. Of course the earlier recipe was higher sugar and made with refined flour.

An oldie but goodie recipe that I just couldn’t resist recreating for you guys, to make it a little on the healthier side but still oh so good.

One thing remains though… these almond butter blondies are still heaven on earth. Chocolate lovers rejoice! These blondies are full of chocolatey goodness and the almond butter makes them sooooo creamy and just downright dreamy.

overhead shot of chewy almond butter blondie sprinkled with sea salt

Side shot of two bitten almond butter blondies with melted chocolate and sprinkled with sea salt

How to make blondies?

The simplicity of this recipe is almost too good to be true. Combine these ingredients together in one mixing bowl.

  • unsalted butter

  • almond butter

  • brown sugar

  • eggs

  • vanilla extract

  • baking powder

  • salt

  • almond flour

  • chocolate chips

That’s it! Yep, this recipe uses ONE bowl. Just make sure to really stir the eggs into the sugars and butter until it creates a “glossy” look. This is the key to the “crinkles” on top.

An almond butter chocolate filled dessert that only uses one mixing bowl?? I may or may not be making these once (or twice) a week from now on 🙂

Overhead shot of almond butter blondie with chocolate chips and sprinkled with sea salt

What’s the difference between a brownie and a blondie?

Although they taste somewhat similar, there is one main ingredient that differs between a brownie and a blondie – cocoa powder! Cocoa powder is what gives brownies their darker color and the same reason that blondies are lighter in color.

Up close side shot of two stacked almond butter blondies with a gooey chocolatey center

How do you store blondies?

There are a few options when it comes to storing these delicious almond butter blondies!

First, they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Personally, I keep mine stored in glass storage containers in the fridge for up to 1 week!

Wanna know a secret??? When you’re ready to dive into an almond butter blondie, these bad boys are even better room temperature. I don’t know why but possibly it’s because they are made with almond butter and when the almond butter is at room temp the texture is more resemblance of a brownie.

Overhead shot of stacked almond butter blondies with chocolate chips and sprinkled with sea salt

But if you prefer melted chocolate blondies, microwave it for 10 seconds to get the chocolate all melty and ooey gooey. What other way is there to enjoy one of these chocolate chip blondies?!

Oh, these blondies can also be stored in the freezer for a couple months. Simply thaw, reheat and enjoy!

Side shot of almond butter blondie bar with a gooey and chocolatey center

What are blondies made of?

Think of your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe as a cookie cake but thicker, ooier and gooier. Blondies consist of the same ingredients as a typical chocolate chip cookie recipe – flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, vanilla, chocolate chips, etc.

But this blondie recipe is a healthified version with almond butter and almond flour! And trust me when I say they’re the real deal!

And of course if for some reason you don’t have almond butter on hand, feel free to sub in one of your other favorite nut butters.  Thinking…

Cashew Butter Blondies

Peanut Butter Blondies

Oh yes… they all sound divine. 

Overhead shot of almond butter blondies sprinkled with chocolate chips

Is almond butter healthy?

Yep! Almond butter contains healthy monounsaturated fats from almonds.

And in case you were wondering how many calories in almond butter:

1 tablespoon of almond butter contains about 95 calories and 3.5 grams of protein.

So it’s pretty comparable nutritionally to peanut butter.

Side shot of almond butter blondie bar with chocolate ships and sea salt

It’s important to note that some almond butters contain added sugars and extra oils. While minimal, if you want the cleanest label be sure to check the ingredient list for only almonds and salt (there are unsalted brand options available as well).

If you’re purchasing an almond butter with almonds and salt as the only ingredients, you can bet your bottom dollar that it’s healthy!

Overhead shot of two stacked almond butter blondies sprinkled with sea salt

Recreating this blondie recipe from the early days of L&Z might have been my best decision ever!

  • Moist

  • Warm

  • Chocolatey

  • Ooey & gooey

What’s not to love?? Try these Almond Butter Blondies for yourself and you’ll see what all the hype is about!

Side shot of two stacked almond butter blondies with a chewy and chocolatey center

More Chocolate Chip Dessert Recipes:

  • Soft Baked Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars

  • Soft Baked Almond Butter Banana Oat Bars

  • Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

  • Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

  • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Power Balls

  • Best Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

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Almond Butter Blondies


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5 from 6 reviews

  • Author: Kristina LaRue
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x
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Almond Butter Blondies that are actually healthy-ish! I mean we still have some butter and sugar because blondies. Gluten free and keto-friendly. This the BEST chocolate chip cookie bar recipe!


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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup almond butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare 8×8 in square pan with cooking spray; line with parchment paper if desired for easier removal from pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together butter and almond butter.
  3. Stir in sugar until fully mixed.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla and stir until mixture is shiny.
  5. Add baking powder, salt and almond flour and stir just until combined. Fold in half of the chocolate chips.
  6. Pour batter into pan and spread, top with remaining chocolate chips; bake 20-25 minutes.

  • Category: Bakery
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 178
  • Sugar: 11g
  • Sodium: 52mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

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Kristina LaRue, RDN

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Comments

  1. Rhonda says

    March 30, 2019 at 3:04 am

    Wow can’t wait to try the recipe.

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  2. Patty says

    March 8, 2019 at 5:48 am

    These blondies look so good, I love that you used almond butter, my favorite nut butter, can’t wait to make these, my whole family will devour them!

    ★★★★★

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  3. Dannii says

    March 8, 2019 at 4:57 am

    I loe almond butter in desserts. It adds such a lovely fudgey texture.

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  4. Marie says

    March 8, 2019 at 2:24 am

    These blondies look so delicious. Chocolate and almond butter together sounds wonderful. Great for someone with a sweet tooth like me.

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  5. Tisha says

    March 8, 2019 at 1:06 am

    Love how great these are, and for those following Keto or low carb definitely great way to get that sweet tooth fix

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  6. Jillian says

    March 8, 2019 at 12:04 am

    These look fabulous!! It’s always important to start your day with a healthy breakfast so I may have to try these for breakfast!

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  7. Beth says

    May 5, 2013 at 3:57 pm

    I wouldn't call these “healthy.” But they are definitely delicious! My daughter, who tends to be fussy, declared after the first one that she wants us to bake these for her birthday at school instead of cupcakes. We substituted cashew butter for the almond butter because it's what we had on hand. Cashew butter has a very neutral taste, so they were decadent and the chocolate popped.

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    • Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD says

      March 6, 2019 at 4:37 pm

      Hey Beth, I’m so glad you tried these blondies. The original recipe was pretty decadent however I’d love for you to try out this new refreshed version made with less sugar and almond flour! I call these Almond Butter Blondies, healthy-ish! Hope you’ll give this refreshed version a try 🙂

      ★★★★★

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  8. Rachel V says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:58 am

    Those look so good. Im going to have to try to make them!

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    • Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD says

      March 6, 2019 at 4:38 pm

      Hey Rachel! Thanks– I just wanted to let you know that I’ve updated the recipe. If you tried the original and loved them I’d love to see what you think about this “healthier” blondie recipe.

      Reply
  9. Matt says

    March 30, 2013 at 11:28 pm

    These. Look. Delicious.

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    • Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD says

      March 6, 2019 at 4:39 pm

      Thanks Matt 🙂 I just gave them a facelift so they would make a yummy snack.

      Reply

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