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Five-minute blondies

Famous Five-Minute Blondies II

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Servings: 16 Servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 Cups Dry Mixed Nuts Such as a combination of macadamias, walnuts, pecans, and cashews
  • 1/4 Cup Coconut Palm Sugar
  • 2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/8 Tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 Cup Dates Pitted

Method
 

  1. In a food processor, combine the nuts, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Pulse until the nuts are finely ground (be careful not to overprocess).
  2. Add the dates, 2 to 3 at a time, pulsing between additions until each date is well-incorporated and the mixture is sticky.
  3. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into an 8-inch square baking pan (lined with plastic wrap for easy removal, if desired).
  4. Enjoy immediately (through they will be a little fragile) or place the pan in the refrigerator or freezer to chill for a couple hours before cutting and serving (recommended).
  5. Store the blondies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 2 months. They are best served chilled.

Notes

Substitutions:
  • Coconut palm sugar: Sucanat, date sugar, or organic brown sugar
  • Dates: soft golden raisins
 
Variations:
  • Lower-Fat Blondies: Replace ½ to ¾ cup of the nuts (any kind) with old-fashioned rolled oats.
  • Lower-Sugar Blondies: Omit the coconut palm sugar. You may find them sweet enough as-is. And if not, simply add stevia or additional dates to taste.
 
Per serving: 172 calories, 12.9g fat (2g sat), 14.3g carbs, 2g fiber, 2.7g protein