Gluten Free Keto White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies
When the holiday season rolls around, there’s no better way to satisfy your sweet tooth than with some Gluten Free Keto White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies.
These chewy gluten free blondies are packed with the tangy tartness of fresh cranberries, the creamy sweetness of sugar-free white chocolate chips, and the rich nuttiness of nut butter.
These blondies bring a depth of flavor that rivals any Starbucks cranberry bliss bars—but without the guilt! Whether you’re preparing for Christmas events or simply indulging in a sweet treat, this recipe for cranberry white chocolate blondies is sure to become a family favorite!
Keep reading as I go over the ingredients you need, how to make them and offer tips and substitutions that will give many ideas on how to get creative with this easy recipe.
Why You’ll Love These Almond Flour Blondies
- They are low carb and keto-friendly. When you make these gluten free cranberry blondies with low-carb, gluten-free ingredients like almond flour and sugar free sweetener, it makes these a healthier choice.
- The combination of tart cranberries and sweet white chocolate offers the perfect balance for your taste buds. When you go with fresh fruit instead of dried it gives it more flavor.
- Using pantry staples like nut butter, butter, and vanilla extract ensures this recipe is both accessible and easy to make.
- With a fudgy texture in the middle and golden brown edges, these blondies are the ultimate indulgence. I prefer when they are chilled a bit to increase the fudgy texture!
- A cookie bar makes the perfect foodie gift, especially during the holidays!
Ingredients You’ll Need for these White Chocolate Blondies
- Unsalted Butter (use coconut oil or vegan butter for dairy free)
- Nut Butter (cashew or almond work best as they are neutral, although any would work)
- Confectioners erythritol (or any powdered sweetener including allulose)
- Keto brown sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Large eggs room temperature
- Almond flour (Bob’s Red Mill or Costco Fine Ground)
- Salt
- Baking powder
- Sugar free white chocolate chips (or chocolate chips or nuts)
- Frozen cranberries or dried cranberries
Tools You’ll Need for this Recipe
- Square baking tin (8×8-inch works best)
- Parchment paper
- Silicone spatula
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Wooden Spoon
How to Make Gluten Free Keto White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your 8×8 inch square baking tin with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal later.
In a small saucepan melt the butter with the nut butter and whisk until smooth. Add sweeteners and extracts to the melted butter and nut butter with a whisk. Whisk well.
Beat in one whole egg in at a time. Whisking well after each. Add in the dry ingredients of almond flour, salt and baking powder and stir with a spoon.
Stir in white chocolate chips and cranberries into the blondie batter then spread evenly into the prepared pan with a silicone spatula. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick test is mostly clean with only a few crumbs.
If you press in the middle of the pan and it is still doughy, return it to the oven for 5-minute increments, testing each time. You want to make sure it is cooked enough so it is a little bit cakey, and edges are golden brown, but still quite gooey.
Let cool in pan completely for at least 18-20 minutes before lifting out of the pan and cooling on a cooling rack. Once it is completely cooled, including feeling the bottom of the pan for warmth, you can drizzle it the top of the cooled bars with a simple vanilla drizzle.
Then you can transfer to the fridge for at least an hour, but I recommend overnight. This helps them set and makes them easier to cut. Plus, it increases the fudginess!
I prefer to put them in the freezer overnight and then they are fudgy and chewy! Store in the fridge up to 7 days in an airtight container or frozen up to 3 months.
Substitutions, Tips, and FAQs for the Perfect Blondies
- Ensure your eggs are at room temperature for a smoother batter and less risk of cooking the egg as well as a cold egg seizing up the melted butter.
- Keep leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days, fridge for 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.
- Replace almond flour with a gluten-free flour blend and almond butter or cashew butter with sunflower seed butter for a nut free version.
- Substitute fresh cranberries with dried ones if fresh isn’t available but reduce the sweetener slightly to balance the sweetness.
- Pair with a scoop of keto-friendly vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert.
- Serve alongside your favorite holiday drinks like eggnog or hot cocoa.
- Enjoy as a midday snack with a dollop of whipped cream
- Swap the white chocolate chips for semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chunks. It will still be delicious!
- A 1/4 teaspoon orange extract goes a long way for some added orange flavor that pairs well with the cranberries. Orange zest on top before baking is a way to add orange flavor without extra sugars.
- If you want to prepare with a stand mixer or electric hand mixer, melt the butter and nut butter together, add to large bowl and mix eggs and flour mixture at low speed.
Can I use frozen cranberries? Yes, frozen cranberries work the best in this recipe. You do not need to thaw them, just fold them right in.
What’s the best substitute for almond flour? If you have a nut allergy, you can use a gluten free all-purpose flour blend, though the texture might be slightly different. You may need to add in 1/2 teaspoon more baking powder to help with the rise as all-purpose flour is finer grained with rice flour and compacts more.
How can I make this dairy-free? Use dairy-free white chocolate chips and use coconut oil or vegan butter for the regular butter called for.
Can I freeze these blondies? Absolutely! Wrap individual blondie squares in plastic wrap and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature when ready to enjoy or cut as is and enjoy a chewier texture. For storage, keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
Why is xanthan gum not necessary? Xanthan gum acts as a binder, giving baked goods a perfect chewy texture, but this recipe in particular uses nut butter as part of the flour which helps provide structure and chewy texture. Skipping the extras like xanthan gum keeps this recipe easy with simple ingredients.
Can I make these without sweetener? Consider using a natural sugar substitute like coconut sugar for the best results if you have an aversion to sweetener substitutes.
Are fresh cranberries better than dried? Fresh cranberries provide a tart contrast to the sweet white chocolate, making them ideal for this great recipe. However, dried cranberries work in a pinch.
What’s the best pan to use? An 8×8-inch square baking tin ensures even baking. For thinner bars, you can use a larger pan, like 9×9, but decrease the baking time slightly.
Why These Blondies Are a Holiday Must-Have
These Gluten Free Keto White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies are more than just a dessert for sweet cravings, they’re a symbol of holiday warmth with a pop of red berries.
They are the perfect choice for a cookie exchange, a dessert with the right amount of sweetness for Christmas events, or one of the best copycat recipes of cranberry holiday bars with high quality ingredients!
If this is your first time trying your own gluten free blondie recipe, you’re in for a treat. Let me know in the comments your favorite ways to enjoy these delightful bars plus leave a star review!
Gluten Free Keto White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies
Equipment
- 8×8 pan
- parchment paper
- Small saucepan
- Whisk
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 8 Tbsp butter or 4 oz.
- 1/2 cup Nut Butter cashew or almond work best as they are neutral, although any would work
- 1/3 cup confectioners erythritol or any powdered sweetener including allulose
- 1/3 cup keto brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup sugar free white chocolate chips chocolate chips or any other addition like nuts
- 1/2 cup frozen cranberries or dried cranberries
Drizzle
- 1/4 cup confectioners erythritol
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream or coconut milk for dairy free
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan melt the butter with the nut butter and whisk until smooth. Add in sweeteners and extracts. Whisk well.
- Beat in one egg at a time. Whisking well after each. Add in the almond flour, salt and baking powder and stir with a spoon.
- Stir in white chocolate chips and cranberries then spread evenly into the parchment lined pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick tests mostly clean with only a few crumbs.
- Let cool in pan completely for at least 18-20 minutes before lifting out of the pan and cooling on a cooling rack.
- Once it is completely cooled, including feeling the bottom of the pan for warmth, you can drizzle it the top of the cooled bars with a simple vanilla drizzle.Whisk drizzle ingredients together in a small bowl then drizzle on top.Then you can transfer to the fridge for at least an hour, but I recommend overnight.
- Store in the fridge up to 7 days in an airtight container or frozen up to 3 months.
Notes
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 16 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 182 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 16.6g | |
| Saturated Fat 4.5g | |
| Cholesterol 62mg | |
| Sodium 702mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate 6.3g | |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | |
| Total Sugars 0.7g | |
| Protein 4.8g | |
| Vitamin D 8mcg | 42% |
| Calcium 234mg | 18% |
| Iron 1mg | 5% |
| Potassium 558mg | 12% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
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