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October 10, 2010 by Hillary 14 Comments

… we all need a little sugar ‘n’ spice in our life sometimes. If you need a good excuse to make these semi-sinful bars, I’ve got one: our bodies can’t function without glucose. OR you could make them just because it’s fall, which means baking sweet treats with pumpkin is always acceptable!

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Brunette Blondies

  • 3/4 c. canned pumpkin
  • 1/2 c. canola oil
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1/4 c. soy milk
  • 2 tsp. pure vanilla
  • 3/4 c. whole wheat + 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • pinch of salt
  • dash of nutmeg, ~1/4 tsp.
  • double dash of cinnamon, ~1 tsp.
  • 1/3 c. pecans, toasted + chopped
  • 2/3 c. dark chocolate chips [not optional]

In a medium bowl, mix together the wet ingredients [pumpkin, oil, sugars, soy milk, vanilla]. In a separate, larger bowl, mix together flours, baking powder, salt and spices. Pour wet ingredients into the dry, combine – mixing minimally. Fold in nuts and chips. Then plop into a greased 8×8 pan and bake @ 375* for ~20 minutes [timing will vary by the type of pan]. Let cool completely before cutting into squares. These need not be served with anything else but a napkin. Enjoy!

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These vegan blondies brunettes are dense [little leavening], extremely moist [oil, pumpkin + soy], and quite rich [nuts + semisweet chocolate]… all my favorite qualities in a dessert.

 

Thanks for sharing this incredible recipe, Allie! Oh, and please don’t let the last bit of unused pumpkin in the can go to waste. That’s a crime, you know.

Scrape that aluminum can clean!
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There will never ever… EVER be another 10.10.10. Off to seize this special Sunday!

Hillary

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Comments

  1. Megan says

    October 10, 2010 at 4:01 pm

    These are on my list of things to bake this fall! Yours look like they turned out great!

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  2. Kristina @ spabettie says

    October 10, 2010 at 4:10 pm

    I’ve been wanting to bake blondies for a while now :) This is REALLY making me want to.

    Looks delicious!

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  3. Exercise and Eat says

    October 10, 2010 at 4:24 pm

    This is a great healthy recipe! Yum :)

    Reply
    • Hillary says

      October 10, 2010 at 6:28 pm

      Healthy!? If you say so ;)

      Reply
  4. Lauren says

    October 10, 2010 at 5:09 pm

    One of my favorite baked goods by far! :)

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  5. Claire says

    October 10, 2010 at 5:15 pm

    Mmm, blondies are something I haven’t made in such a long time! With pumpkin it seems extra special! I bet they are!

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  6. Katie @ Healthy Heddleston says

    October 10, 2010 at 7:13 pm

    These look great! I’ve only tried to make blondies once and it didn’t work out too well. Guess I should try again!

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  7. Katy says

    October 10, 2010 at 8:08 pm

    Awesome recipe! Thanks for sharing! I just loaded up on some cans of organic pumpkin from TJ’s and I cannot wait to make sweet treats! I actually mixed some pumpkin into a red lentil soup I had made and it tasted great!

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  8. Camille says

    October 10, 2010 at 8:39 pm

    These look so. freaking. good!

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  9. Lesley Lifting Life says

    October 10, 2010 at 8:41 pm

    Those blondies look fabulous!!! Perfect for fall… mmm :)

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  10. chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says

    October 10, 2010 at 9:52 pm

    Those look so good!!!

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  11. Elise says

    October 12, 2010 at 10:44 am

    o.m.g. i will most DEFINITELY be making these asap. they look absolutely incredible — seriously, i’m drooling.

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  12. Shannon says

    October 13, 2010 at 8:20 pm

    I have a batch in the oven as we speak! I saw this recipe and couldn’t pass it up! I can’t wait to try them :) Thanks for the recipe :)

    Reply
    • Hillary says

      October 13, 2010 at 9:02 pm

      Yay! Watch out, they’re addicting!

      Reply

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