What exactly is a blondie, you might ask? Imagine a brownie, except it is not brown as there is no cocoa powder. It is blond in colour, in this case from the peanut butter. If you have a craving for a Snickers bar, this is a healthier and cruelty-free treat that will satisfy you whether you are gluten-free or not.
You can use chickpea flour instead of millet flour, as well as different nut butters such as almond, cashew, or hazelnut and then top with your chosen chopped nut.
Instructions
Makes about 10 slices
50g (1/3 cup) ground flaxseed
155g (2/3 cup) unsweetened oat milk
125g (½ cup) cold vegan butter
300g (11/3 cups) raw cane sugar
400g (1½ cups) crunchy peanut butter
10g (2 teaspoons) pure vanilla extract
10g (2 teaspoons) baking powder
3g (½ teaspoon) fine sea salt
180g (1 cup) millet flour
250g (1½ cups) dairy-free dark chocolate chips
100g (2/3 cup) chopped natural peanuts
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat a 9-inch (23cm) square cake or brownie pan with canola oil spray, then line the bottom and sides with parchment paper, leaving extra hanging over the sides.
To make your flax egg, whisk together the flaxseed and oat milk in a small bowl until a smooth paste forms. If there are any lumps, push a small rubber spatula against the side of the bowl to break them up. Let sit for 10 minutes to bloom and thicken.
In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle, beat the butter with the sugar on medium speed until smooth and paler, 5 minutes. Add the peanut butter, vanilla, and flax egg and beat until everything is well incorporated, 2 minutes.
Add the baking powder, salt, and millet flour and beat on medium speed until no dry patches remain, 1 minute.
Add the chocolate chips and gently incorporate until just mixed.
Scrape the batter into the lined pan and spread it evenly with a rubber spatula. Lightly compress the batter. Sprinkle evenly with the peanuts. Bake until the blondie is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let the blondie cool in the pan on a cooling rack for at least 1 hour or overnight before cutting.
Store the blondies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. The blondies are best eaten at room temperature.
