Description
Soft, gooey, and packed with cozy fall flavors, these Apple Cinnamon Layered Blondies feature cinnamon-spiced apples nestled between layers of peanut buttery blondie batter. Naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and dairy-free, they offer a wholesome, indulgent treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 cup peanut butter (unsweetened)
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup applesauce
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup oat flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup diced apples (peeled)
1 tbsp coconut sugar (optional, for apple layer)
1/2 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp rolled oats (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, toss the diced apples with lemon juice, cinnamon, and coconut sugar. Set aside.
- In a larger mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Add the oat flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients and mix until fully combined.
- Spread half the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth it out evenly.
- Layer the apple mixture evenly over the first layer of batter.
- Spread the remaining batter over the apples. It’s okay if some apple pieces peek through.
- Sprinkle rolled oats on top, if using, for texture and a rustic look.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is just set.
- Allow the blondies to cool completely before slicing into 9 bars.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
Freeze individually wrapped blondies for up to 2 months.
For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
Sprinkle sea salt or mix in chopped nuts or dark chocolate chips for variations.
No need for coconut sugar if you prefer a less sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
