Pumpkin Blondies

These healthy Pumpkin Blondies are packed with fall flavor and are a kid-friendly favorite! 

Hey guys! After last week's Instant Pot Apple Butter, I'm here with another perfectly fall recipe that I can't freaking wait for you to try!

These pumpkin blondies were inspired by a time when, halfway through making my brownie recipe for the fam, I realized that I was out of cocoa powder, so I leaned into the pumpkin flavor by adding some spices and then I baked it up anyway. 

And I fell in love.

Kinda.

They were so pumpkin-y delicious, but were definitely more cake than blondie at the time. So, since I would sacrifice so much for you, dear reader, I went through the awful, laborious process of having to test and eat pumpkin blondies possible 20-ish times for the last few weeks. Oh, the hardship! 

But I truly think they're perfect. They're pumpkin-y, perfectly spiced, and they have a great, slightly chew-y, brownie texture. I also love that they're almost too easy to make - one bowl, some ingredients you likely have on hand, and about 5-7 minutes of prep before baking will get you to these fall-flavored squares of deliciousness.

We seriously can't stop eating them over here (and have possibly been enjoying the non-chocolate chip version for breakfast). I hope you love them as much as we do!

Ok, let's do some Q&A and then I'll show you how to make 'em!

What are blondies?

Blondies are essentially a brownie that's vanilla flavored instead of chocolate flavored. 

Are Pumpkin Blondies healthy?

Yes! These Pumpkin Blondies are full of whole grains and nutritious pumpkin, plus they're lower in fat and sugar than anything you're going to get in a store (or even other recipes you're going to find online). They're also 21 Day Fix and Weight Watchers friendly! 21 Day Fix container counts and WW points can be found in the recipe card notes section 🙂

Is brown sugar 21 Day Fix approved?

Yep! With the Ultimate Portion Fix update, all natural sugars are considered approved sweeteners.

Can I use maple syrup instead of brown sugar for these 21 Day Fix Pumpkin Blondies?

I tested using maple syrup and you can if you prefer, but they don't rise as much, so you'll get a much thinner healthy pumpkin blondie. 

Is there a substitute for whole wheat pastry flour in this recipe?

You can definitely use regular whole wheat flour instead, but they may not rise as much and will likely be a bit more dense. I'm sure they'd still be delish though! You can also use a 1:1 gluten-free flour if you're GF.

Can I add nuts to this Pumpkin Blondies recipe?

Sure! Pecans or walnuts would be amazing in these! Just be sure to add the blue container count or smart points to your total counts if you're doing 21 Day Fix or Weight Watchers.

Can these Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Blondies be frozen?

Yep!

How long will Pumpkin Blondies keep?

If you store them in a container on the counter, they'll keep about 3 days.

If you refrigerate them, they'll last for about 5 days.

I have leftover pumpkin from this recipe, what else can I do with it?

So one batch of this recipe will use about ½ of a can of pumpkin. More often than not, when I make this, I make 2 batches - one with chocolate chips and one without - but if you don't do that, there are a million things you can do with leftover pumpkin! (Btw, it also freezes well!)

• Pumpkin Pudding
• Pumpkin and Sausage Lasagna Rolls {21 Day Fix}
• Pumpkin Spice Simple Syrup + A Boozy (or not!) Pumpkin Spice Latte
• Chipotle Pumpkin Turkey Chili {Instant Pot | Stove Top}
• Pumpkin Pie Hummus - Confessions of a Fit Foodie
• Pumpkin Oat Cookies
• Flourless Pumpkin Custard Bars
• Pumpkin Oatmeal Banana Bread - Confessions of a Fit Foodie
• Pumpkin Goat Cheese Spread
• Pumpkin Spice Protein Pancakes - Carrie Elle

There's also a Pumpkin section in my Recipe Index if you want to see them all (there are too many to list here!)

How to make Pumpkin Blondies:

In a large mixing bowl, add all of the wet ingredients...

pumpkin, water, vanilla...

eggs and then also the brown sugar. Whisk together well.

To the bowl, add all of the remaining ingredients - flour, spices, baking powder, salt and melted butter...

and whisk together until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips if you're using them, pour into a baking dish, then sprinkle some more chocolate chips on top and bake!

Bake until a toothpick inserted about 1 inch from the outside of the pan comes out clean. Let cool, cut into 9 pieces and enjoy!

If you guys give these easy Pumpkin Blondies a try, please let me know what you think!! You can leave a comment below or tag me on Insta @thefoodieandthefix. Or if you’re in my private Facebook group, I’d love to see a photo of your creation in there! I hope you enjoy ♥

Don’t forget to save this Pumpkin Blondies recipe to Pinterest! ⇓

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📖 Recipe

21 Day Fix Pumpkin Blondies

Yield: 9 Servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

These deliciously indulgent pumpkin blondies are whipped up in one bowl and are so easy to make!!

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Ingredients

• ¾ cup pure pumpkin puree*
• 1 whole egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 Tbs water
• 7 ½ Tbs dark brown sugar, packed (light brown is fine, too)
• ¾ cup + 1 Tbs whole wheat pastry flour or 1:1 Gluten-free flour
• 1 Tbs pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¾ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 4 Tbs butter, melted
• 4 ½ Tbs semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided (optional) - 3 Tbs for the batter, 1 ½ Tbs to sprinkle on top!

Instructions

1. Spray a square 8X8 or 9X9 baking dish with olive oil or coconut oil cooking spray, set aside.
2. Preheat your oven to 350°.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, eggs, vanilla, water and brown sugar until well combined. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl (except the chocolate chips if you're using them) and then whisk until just well blended. Stir in 3 Tbs of the chocolate chips if using.
4. Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish (sprinkling with your remaining chocolate chips if you're using them) and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted about an inch from the edge of the pan comes out clean.
5. Let cool completely if you can manage it (I pretty much never can), cut into 9 squares and enjoy! I like them best at room temperature, but they're also great cold and keep a little longer that way. P.S. - warming them up in the microwave for a few seconds isn't a bad way to go either 😉

Notes

* I recommend Libby's brand (or your store brand if that is similar in thickness) for this recipe. I specifically wouldn't use the Trader Joe's pumpkin puree because it is usually a little liquidy.

21 Day Fix Container Counts per Serving:

• Without chocolate chips: ⅓ Yellow, 1 ⅓ Tsp, and 2 ½ Sweetener Tsp
• With chocolate chips: 1 Yellow Treat Swap

Weight Watchers Points: Healthy Pumpkin Blondies

Nutritional info listed below does not include chocolate chips, if you include 6 Tbs of semi-sweet chocolate chips, each blondie has 187 calories and 9 grams of fat (approx.).

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 9 Serving Size: 1 blondie
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 140Total Fat: 7g