These blondies are made with glace cherries and hazelnuts, which is the best combination of sweet, healthy, and indulgent.

The fudge factor is created thanks to Cocavo Original, a blend of extra-virgin coconut and avocado oils. This gives the blondies a source of healthy fats, and of course a delicious texture!

Here’s the recipe:

CHERRY BLONDIES (vegan, GF, RSF)
• 1 1/3 cup + 1/4 cup almond meal
• 1/2 cup coconut flour
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 3 tbsp rice flour
• 2 tsp ground flaxseed
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp coconut sugar
• 1/4 cup + 3 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 cup soy milk
• 1/2 cup mashed kumara
• 2/3 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
•1/2 cup hazelnuts, halved and roasted

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a brownie pan with baking paper.

2. Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add melted Cocavo and stir until the dry mix is fully coated.

3. Blend remaining ingredients in a blender until smooth.

4. Stir the wet next mixture through the dry ingredients until fully combined.

5. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour, or until cooked through. It will still be fudgey in the centre, and will set further as it cools.

6. Allow the blondies to fully cool down before removing from the pan and slicing.