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Chocolate Chip Blondie Bars Sweetened with Coconut Sugar

By Beginnerbakes Editorial TeamPublished Apr 20, 2026 | Updated Oct 17, 2026
American 105 mins Beginner-friendlyEasyStep By StepChocolate

Chocolate chip blondie bars made with a gluten-free flour blend, coconut sugar, applesauce and dairy-free milk. Bake in an 8-inch square pan and cool completely before slicing. Estimated timing (not kitchen-tested): preparation 15 minutes; cooking 30 minutes; additional elapsed time 60 minutes; total about 105 minutes. Additional time includes the relevant cooling, chilling, soaking, marinating or resting stages. Cooling varies with room temperature and portion size. Times are planning estimates based on the instructions. Follow the stated doneness and temperature checks, and extend cooking or cooling as needed.

Chocolate Chip Blondie Bars Sweetened with Coconut Sugar
Prep 15 min
Cook 30 min
Total 105 min
Servings 12
Difficulty easy
Cuisine American

Recipe Details

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total105 min
Servings12
Difficultyeasy
CuisineAmerican
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Ingredients

Servings 12
  • 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (containing xanthan gum recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup coconut sugar
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil (or mild vegetable oil like canola)
  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (egg replacer)
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened almond milk or other dairy-free milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup for added moistness (omit for lower sugar)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease or line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a large bowl, mix coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, applesauce, dairy-free milk, vanilla extract, and the optional 2 tablespoons maple syrup until smooth.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain tender blondies.
  5. Fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips evenly.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula for an even layer.
  7. Bake 25-30 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
  8. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack before slicing into 12 bars.
  9. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze up to 1 month.

Timing note

Allow for preparation, 25-30 minutes baking and complete cooling before slicing. Almond milk contains nuts; this is not a nut-free recipe.

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