Maple Vegan Blondies

This vegan blondies recipe is a treat that works for eaters of all kinds: you don’t have to eat plant-based to enjoy this one! These vegan blondies are our very first truly crowd-sourced recipe! After offering 4 recipe choices in a poll over on Instagram, maple vegan blondies was the winner.

What’s in these vegan blondies?

In our recipe testing, we found brown sugar is essential to the blondie flavor and texture. So instead of using maple syrup in the blondie base, we’ve used it in the topping. We’ve replaced the traditional egg in blondies with applesauce, and butter with coconut oil. Chopped macadamia nuts give the interior some texture. And to bring in that maple flair, the blondies are topped with a drizzle of maple cream.

What is maple cream?

What is maple cream? Maple cream is pure maple syrup that’s boiled until it reduces into a creamy spread. You can use maple cream on anything, from drizzling on oatmeal to spreading on toast or dipping fruit. The maple cream we used is purchased, but you can also make maple cream yourself.

How to make vegan blondies

If you’ve made boxed brownies successfully in the past, you’ll be able to master these maple vegan blondies in no time. Instead of dumping a mix from a box, you measure out a handful of wet ingredients, then stir in some flour, baking powder, kosher salt, and chopped macadamia nuts. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Once the vegan blondies are out of the oven, drizzle melted maple cream over top and dig in!

Looking for vegan desserts?

Outside of this vegan blondies recipe, here are some of our favorite vegan desserts:

Decadent Vegan Chocolate Cake Bliss Bites (Healthy No-Bake Cookies) Chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies Pecan Butter Millionaire Bars Granola Instant Pot Apple Crisp Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich Maple Vegan Blondies Chocolate Tahini Vegan No Bake Cookies Chocolate Cherry Dessert Bites Blackberry Vegan Cheesecake Bites Fudgy Vegan Brownie Recipe Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp (use vegan variation) Bananas Foster with a Perfect Flambé (use vegan variation)