Name: Vegan Chocolate Chip Blondies
Prep time: 6 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp ground flaxseed (combined with water to create a vegan binder); 3 tbsp water (filtered); 1 cup all purpose flour (use gluten-free blend if preferred); 0.5 tsp baking soda (to help the blondies rise); 0.25 tsp salt (to balance the sweetness); 6 tbsp plant butter (softened); 0.25 cup white sugar (standard granulated); 6 tbsp brown sugar (for a caramelized flavor); 1 tbsp molasses (optional, for extra chewiness); 1 tsp vanilla extract (pure extract for flavor); 1.5 cup vegan chocolate chips (dairy-free)

Instructions

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1

Whisk ground flaxseed (1 tbsp) with water (3 tbsp) in a small bowl. Let it sit for 10 minutes to form a thick gel.
2

Preheat your oven to 180C and line an 8x8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
3

In a mixing bowl, combine all purpose flour (1 cup), baking soda (0.5 tsp), and salt (0.25 tsp). Mix well and set aside.
4

In a separate large bowl, cream together plant butter (6 tbsp), white sugar (0.25 cup), and brown sugar (6 tbsp) until smooth.
5

Add vanilla extract (1 tsp), molasses (1 tbsp), and the prepared flax egg to the creamed mixture. Stir until combined.
6

Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined, then fold in vegan chocolate chips (1.5 cup).
7

Transfer the batter into the lined pan and bake for 15-17 minutes until the edges are golden. Cool completely in the pan before slicing.