These Blondie Snickerdoodle Bars are packed with protein and fiber thanks to the addition of white beans but you’d never know it! A cross between coffee cake and blondies, they’re perfect for breakfast, snack time or dessert!
Hi friends!
I’ve got a fun new recipe for you today. These Blondie Snickerdoodle Bars are a request from a follower and they’re definitely a new favorite around here.
Someone asked me for some bars that contained beans as well as the iconic snickerdoodle flavor and although it took a few rounds of testing, I think I nailed them.
First things first, these are not a fudgy blondie. They’re definitely on the cakey side. So you need to go into it with that expectation. They are fluffly and cakey, almost like a coffee cake, but they’ve got a whole can of great northern beans inside!
If you’ve been around for a while, you know I love baking with beans and lentils. If you’re looking for more ideas, check out these recipes:
- Sweet Potato White Bean Bars
- Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bean Bread
- Lentil Banana Muffins
- Black Bean Brownies
- Apple Cinnamon Red Lentil Muffins
Ingredients for Snickerdoodle Blondies
The ingredients for these bars are so simple and I bet you have most of them in your pantry right now! You’ll need:
- Great northern beans – They have such a mild flavor and they’re perfect for blending into baked goods
- Sugar – I use white sugar, you could also try brown sugar and I haven’t tried it but you could probably sub maple syrup as well
- Oil – I use avocado oil
- Egg – we’re using a mix of egg and egg yolk
- Vanilla and cinnamon – don’t skimp on these! They’re crucial for flavor
- Flour – I used white whole wheat flour or a gluten-free 1:1 blend
- Baking soda and baking powder
How To Make Blondie Snickerdoodle Bars
To make these bars you’ll need a food processor or a high-powered blender. When you’re ready to bake:
- Combine the beans, sugar, egg and yolk, oil and vanilla and process until smooth.
- Add remaining ingredients and blend until mixed.
- Spoon into a 8×8 pan lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar and bake!
Recipe for Blondie Snickerdoodle Bars
Here’s the exact recipe I use:
PrintBlondie Snickerdoodle Bars
These Blondie Snickerdoodle Bars are packed with protein and fiber thanks to the addition of white beans but you’d never know it! A cross between coffee cake and blondies, they’re perfect for breakfast, snack time or dessert!
Ingredients
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1 can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
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½ cup sugar
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1 egg + 1 egg yolk
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¼ cup oil (i use avocado oil)
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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2 tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup flour
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp baking powder
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For topping: 1 Tbsp sugar mixed with ½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Combine beans, sugar, egg and egg yolk, oil and vanilla in a food processor and process until smooth.
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Add cinnamon, salt, flour, baking soda and baking powder and process until just combined.
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Scoop into an 8×8 pan lined with parchment paper.
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Use your fingers to sprinkle cinnamon and sugar mixture over the entire top of the pan.
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Bake for 20 – 25 minutes.
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Let cool before cutting and serve.
Blondie Snickerdoodle Bars FAQs
Can I make these snickerdoodle bars without beans?
I would not recommend this specific recipe without the beans. If you’re looking for a more traditional dessert, try:
How to store blondie snickerdoodle bars?
These bars are moist and don’t do well in a sealed container. I would store on the counter loosely covered with foil for 2 days or so and then transfer to a container in the fridge.
Can I freeze snickerdoodle blondies?
Yes! Cool completely and then cut and freeze in a ziploc bag. Thaw on the counter when ready to eat.
Can I make gluten-free snickerdoodle bars?
Yes, just use a 1:1 Gluten-free flour blend. My favorite is King Arthur’s measure for measure.
Can I make vegan snickerdoodle bars?
To make this recipe vegan, I would substitute a flax egg. Here’s how to make a flax egg. You might have to experiment and see if you like the results better with one or two flax eggs.
Enjoy!
–Lindsay–
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MC says
I doubled the recipe and used chickpeas because that’s all I had and they were still amazing! Baked for an additional 15 mins since the recipe was doubled.
Lindsay says
yay! so glad to hear it!
Arabella says
I’ve been looking for Recipes like these for a while now. Will surely try them out as a tiny dessert after lunch. Thank you!