Five-Ingredient Honey Almond Butter Blondies
Sweet and chewy blondies made with almond butter and honey, requiring only five simple ingredients and minimal prep time. This american-inspired desserts ready in about 30 minutes layers almond butter, honey, packed brown sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 9, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup, packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Equipment for this recipe
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, stir together 1 cup almond butter, 1/2 cup honey, and 1/2 cup packed brown sugar until smooth and well combined.
- Step 3: Add 3/4 cup all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder to the almond butter mixture and fold gently until just combined, without overmixing.
- Step 4: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan using a spatula, smoothing the top.
- Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Step 6: Allow blondies to cool completely in the pan before lifting out with parchment paper and cutting into 9 squares.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Five-Ingredient Honey Almond Butter Blondies take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Five-Ingredient Honey Almond Butter Blondies?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Five-Ingredient Honey Almond Butter Blondies?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Five-Ingredient Honey Almond Butter Blondies for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 9 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 9). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Five-Ingredient Honey Almond Butter Blondies?
American desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
