Ginger Tahini Blondies (Vegan and Gluten Free)
Made with plant-based ingredients, ginger tahini blondies (vegan and gluten free) are a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors. The rich and nutty tahini pairs perfectly with the warm and spicy notes of ginger, creating a unique taste experience that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
Blondies vs Brownies: What’s the Difference?
The name ‘blondies’ refers to their light color, which contrasts the dark, chocolatey hue of brownies. Like brownies, blondies are soft and chewy desserts that are baked in a pan, then cut into squares. Blondies are made with brown sugar, instead of cocoa in brownies. The brown sugar makes blondies have a buttery texture and gives a depth of sweetness. Contrastly, brownies are usually made with white sugar, which provides a lighter, sweeter flavor.
How To Make Ginger Tahini Blondies (Vegan and Gluten Free)
Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour: this recipe uses 1:1 gluten-free baking flour (Bob’s Red Mill brand). This baking flour is amazing for making realistic gluten-free recipes, like this one. It contains several starches and tapioca flour, which makes the baking product more malleable and stretchy.
Flour substitutions have not been tried for this recipe yet. If you do choose to experiment with other baking flours, such as oat, almond, brown rice, or regular all-purpose flour, the measurements may be different and may require added tapioca starch or xantham gum to achieve the desired result. Let us know in the comment section if any alternatives have worked for you!
Tahini: with the consistency of runny peanut butter, tahini is a ground sesame seed butter, originating from Middle Eastern cuisine. Tahini has a subtle flavor of nutty, earthy and slightly bitter notes. This is why tahini is used as the perfect base for many dressings, marinades, and dips, such as baba ghanoush and hummus. Combined with sweeteners, like brown sugar and maple syrup, tahini can also transform dessert recipes.
In this recipe, tahini provides powerful anti-inflammatory, iron-boosting, and antioxidant-rich health benefits. Not only are ginger tahini blondies delicious, but they pack a nutritious punch, thanks to this super food.
Brown Sugar: results in denser baked goods with caramel or molasses flavor undertones.
Maple Syrup: an unrefined, natural sweetener that complements the brown sugar just right.
Flax Egg: a vegan egg substitute made from ground flax seeds and water. After leaving to sit for 10 minutes, the flax seeds and water will gel up, creating an egg-like mixture that helps with forming and combining in dessert recipes.
Spices: ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves create a slightly spicy, refreshing, and comforting flavor mix. Paired with tahini and melted white chocolate, this recipe shines in both the summer and wintertime.
Toppings: favorite toppings include melted dairy-free white chocolate and extra tahini mixed with maple syrup. Maple syrup gives tahini a boost of sweetness for this decadent dessert recipe.
Ginger Tahini Blondies (Vegan and Gluten Free)
Recipe Author: Nicole Riggs
These decadent treats are a perfect balance of sweet and savory, with a hint of ginger adding a zesty twist to every bite. Made with wholesome ingredients and drizzled with creamy tahini, these blondies are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with our vegan and gluten-free ginger tahini blondies.
Equipment:
large mixing bowl, liquid + dry measuring cups/spoons, 8x8 baking pan
Ingredients:
dry:
1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
pinch of ground cloves
pinch of salt
wet:
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup vegan unsalted vegan butter (melted)
2 tbsp ground flax seed
4 tbsp water
1 tsp vanilla extract
toppings
vegan white chocolate (melted)
tahini drizzle
maple syrup
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease or line an 8x8 baking pan.
Combine wet ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Then, add dry ingredients. Mix everything together thoroughly.
Spread blondie mixture evenly in pan and bake for 20 minutes.
Once cooled, add toppings. Melt white chocolate with a dollop of coconut oil or avocado oil and drizzle over blondies. Mix tahini with a little bit of maple syrup and drizzle over white chocolate. Swirl together with a toothpick or skewer.
Enjoy!
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