Wanting to learn how to make blondies? Then turn to this kid-friendly, healthy Strawberry Blondies with Coconut to learn how!

What are blondies?

They are chewy creamy bars that are kind of the opposite of brownies—just think of a brownie without all of that chocolate, and you’ll get the picture. You’re left with a sweet golden creation that’s equally good.

This blondie recipe is jam-packed with goodness, and pure proof that you can make a light and healthy recipe downright delicious! And the proof is in this yummy recipe for Strawberry Coconut Blondies, which is vegan and can also be made gluten-free by switching out the whole wheat flour for a gluten-free flour.

These ooey-gooey blondie cookie bars are made with coconut oil, unsweetened coconut, strawberries, strawberry applesauce, flax seeds, and just a pinch of brown sugar.

Bake up this recipe and pack these bars away in kids’ (or grown up) lunchboxes, serve them for snacks, and as a healthy dessert you can feel good about. And you don’t have to be a kid to enjoy these treats; this recipe is delicious and nutritious enough for you and the whole family.

How to Make Blondies (Step-By-Step Guide):

Top with remaining dough and shredded coconut. Bake until golden brown and firm—about 55-60 minutes. Cool and slice into squares.

Strawberry Blondies with Coconut

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• Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Yield: 16 servings
• Diet: Vegan

Description

Learn how to make blondies the easy healthy way with this delicious, vegan, low-sugar recipe for Strawberry Blondies with Coconut.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
• ¼ cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ½ cup coconut oil*
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour**
• ¾ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1 4-ounce container strawberry applesauce, unsweetened
• 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, sliced
• 2 tablespoons shredded coconut, unsweetened

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2. In a mixing bowl, mix together flax seeds with water and let stand for 2 minutes.
3. Add vanilla, coconut oil and brown sugar and mix until smooth.
4. Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt (optional) just until smooth.
5. Spray a 8 x 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
6. Spread out two-thirds of the dough on the bottom of the baking dish, patting with fingers to distribute it evenly across the bottom of the dish.
7. Spread the strawberry applesauce over the dough evenly. Arrange sliced strawberries over the strawberry applesauce.
8. Drop pieces of the remaining dough over the strawberry mixture.
9. Sprinkle with coconut.
10. Place in oven and bake for about 55 minutes, until firm and baked through.
11. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, and then slice into 16 two-inch bars.
12. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

*May substitute with vegetable oil

**May substitute whole wheat flour with a gluten-free flour, such as a gluten-free flour blend or sorghum flour, to make this recipe gluten-free and wheat-free.

May also use half all purpose flour and half whole wheat flour.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 60 minutes
• Category: Dessert
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 large serving
• Calories: 224
• Sugar: 9 g
• Sodium: 6 mg
• Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 11 g
• Carbohydrates: 24 g
• Fiber: 3.5 g
• Protein: 3 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg

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For other plant-powered treats, check out the following:

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Red Raspberry Crumble Bars
Vegan Soft Molasses Cookies
Vegan German Chocolate Cake Cookies
Dark Chocolate Pistachio Biscotti
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chickpea Bars

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