Peanut Butter Blondies with Cacao Nibs
A sweet snack bar for when you want something indulgent without going overboard.
Prep 10 min
Cook 25 min
Serves 16
Carbs 15 g
Calories 150
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp + 1/2 tsp sunflower or avocado oil, divided
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- About 1 cup pitted dates
- 2/3 cup no-added-sugar apple butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 cup peanut butter without added sugar or salt
- 3/4 tsp sea salt
- 3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
- 2 tbsp cacao nibs
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 175 C. Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan with 1/2 tsp oil and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Blend the remaining oil, melted butter, and dates until just combined. Add the apple butter, egg, vanilla, and almond extract and blend again until smooth and pudding-like.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Stir in the peanut butter and salt, then fold in the flour and cacao nibs until evenly combined.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes, until springy to the touch.
- Cool completely, then cut into 16 squares. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for later.