Gooey Cashew and Vanilla Frosted Blondies

Baking goddess, Charley (@charleys_health) is back with yet another winning recipe. We like to think of the blondie as the caramel flavoured little cousin of the legendary chocolate brownie. With the same moist texture and irresistible appearance and the added bonus of a sweet caramel flavour, these gooey little bites of goodness are a treat for all the senses. Plus, the recipe is gluten-free and features a triple coconut hit in the form of our very own Coconut Sugar, Coconut Oil, and Desiccated Coconut. You know what they say, a life without Gooey Cashew and Vanilla Frosted Blondies just isn’t a life worth living. Let’s get baking!

For the blondies:
- ¾ cup Coconut Sugar
- 3 tablespoons Coconut Oil
- 2 tablespoons cashew butter
- ½ cup ground almonds
- ¼ cup brown rice flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- A splash of vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt

For the vanilla frosting:
- 3 tablespoons of cashew butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- A splash of vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoons Coconut Milk
- Desiccated Coconut, to decorate

 

Let’s get started!

1. To begin, grab a wooden spoon and combine the coconut sugar and coconut oil.
2. Next, throw in the cashew butter and vanilla extract then mix some more before beating in your egg.
3. Combine all other dry ingredients before very carefully fold the mixture into your sugary mix.
4. Pour the golden mixture into a lined tin and pop into your oven to cook for approximately 16-20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
5. Time for the frosting! In a large bowl, combine all of the frosting ingredients and mix until smooth. Once your blondies have cooled, top with the frosting and dig in.  

See more scrumptious coconut recipes here.