[The perfect guilt-free snack! Ginger Blondies are vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, egg free, soy-free, nut-free, yeast-free, and low glycemic. Suitable for Stage 2 and beyond on an anti-candida diet.]
[Looking good! Sugar-free, grain-free, egg-free, dairy-free. Recipe here.]
Do you remember what you were doing on April 22, 1970?
I know, some of you weren’t even born back then. Although I was definitely alive at the time, I was still a pre-teen who likely spent the day at school, watching soap operas on TV in the afternoon, and then bicycling to the park with my friends after supper, avoiding homework. I had no idea that what would become an international movement was born on that very day.
Since then, Earth Day has grown to be a global phenomenon.
From its fringe beginnings, the event has expanded every year; by 1990 it had moved beyond the US borders to become an international event. By 2010, despite new conflict and those in opposition to the idea of climate change, “Earth Day prevailed and Earth Day Network. . . launched the world’s largest environmental service project—A Billion Acts of Green®–introduced a global tree planting initiative that has since grown into The Canopy Project, and engaged 22,000 partners in 192 countries in observing Earth Day.” [source].
In fact, according to the official Earth Day website, these days Earth Day is “the largest secular observance in the world, celebrated by more than a billion people every year, and a day of action that changes human behavior and provokes policy changes.” [source]
So of course I was more than delighted when one of my favorite companies, NuNaturals, asked if I’d participate in their Earth Day celebrations–so I decided to contribute these Grain-Free Ginger Blondies to celebrate!
Grain-Free Ginger Blondies
6 Tbsp (90 ml) natural smooth cashew butter
3 Tbsp (45 ml) raw or toasted coconut butter, melted (not coconut oil)
3 Tbsp (45 ml) chickpea flour, sifted
1/8-1/4 tsp (.5-1 ml) fine sea salt (to taste)
2 Tbsp (30ml) whole psyllium husks
3 Tbsp (45 ml) NuNaturals Ginger Syrup
1/4 tsp (1 ml) NuNaturals vanilla stevia liquid (optional)
4 tsp (1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp) pure vanilla extract
3 Tbsp unsweetened almond, cashew or other alternative milk of choice
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup sugar-free chocolate chips (I used Lilys brand)
Preheat oven to 325F. Line an 8- or 9-inch loaf pan with parchment, or spray with nonstick spray.
In a medium bowl, combine the cashew butter and coconut butter until smooth. Stir in the chickpea flour, salt and psyllium husks and blend well.
Add the Ginger Syrup, optional vanilla stevia, vanilla extract, milk and baking powder and stir to form a soft dough. Finally, stir in the chocolate chips. Spread the dough evenly in the pan and bake for 18-23 minutes, until beginning to brown on the edges and just firm on top. Allow to cool completely before serving (the blondies will firm up as they cool). Makes 6-8 large blondies.
Variation: For individual blondies, divide the dough evenly among muffin tins or mini muffin tins; bake only 15-18 minutes.
Suitable for: ACD Stage 2 and beyond; refined sugar-free, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, egg free, soy-free,yeast-free, vegan, low glycemic.
[NOTE: THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.] And here’s another way you can take part: enter a giveaway to win some NuNaturals products for yourself! NuNaturals has generously provided prizes for FOUR different winners!
Here’s what you can win:
- One 16-oz (about 500 ml) bottle of the new Sugar-Free Ginger Syrup (which I used in my recipe);
- One 16-oz (about 500 ml) bottle of the Sugar-Free Cocoa Syrup;
- One box NuStevia No Carb Packets (50 packets);
- One 2-oz (about ml) bottole alcohol-free Vanilla Stevia Liquid; and
- One special mystery bonus item!
RETAIL VALUE: $70.00 USD
CONTEST ENDS: 11:59 PM EST, Sunday, April 30, 2017. We’ll email the winners then. If we don’t hear back within 48 hours, we will choose another winner.
OPEN TO: Anyone, worldwide! Yippee!
This is a great chance to try out some fabulous products, make delicious recipes, AND help keep ourselves–and our world–healthy.
Good luck, everyone!
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I haven’t tried their products but the cocoa syrup looks delicious!
Those blondies look AMAZING! I love ginger and am dying to try NuNaturals ginger syrup. My youngest daughter’s birthday is also April 22nd!!
I’ve been a long time fan of NuNaturals! My favorite product is the Cocoa Syrup! I would love the opportunity to win the new flavors!
My favorite product is the liquid flavored stevia – for smoothies.
I use their liquid stevia, but am interested to try the monk fruit and of course these syrups- they sound amazing! And I’m going to make these blondies for sure.
I have yet to try NuNaturals, but this contest would definately be a good reason to do so! I adore ginger, and would love to try your recipe! Ginger snaps are my favorite cookie in the world!
I love that cocoa syrup! And my bottle is almost empty so…
My favorite NuNaturals is the liquid form! It dissolves and much easier to add small amounts at a time!
I use English Toffee and Vanilla flavors of NuNaturals Liquid Stevia.
I’ve not tried these products. Thanks for the opportunity to win some!
I am in love with the coco syrup! I just wish it weren’t so hard to find…
I have not used any yet. Waiting to get my order…
Look forward to trying this recipe.
I love the chocolate syrup!
I’ve tried only the dry stevia from NuNaturals, but am looking forward to trying other products.
I’ve never tried anything from Nu but it all sounds great, especially the cocoa syrup
I like their stevia packets, which is the only product I’ve tried. I’d love to win so I can try other products.
I love the cocoa syrup especially atop coconut milk ice cream!
I like the vanilla liquid stevia. I also can’t wait to try these blondies. They look so delicious!
I haven’t tried any of them but would love to.
I have never tried their products but the Cocoa Syrup looks amazing – all of it looks great, but I do miss my chocolate!
I love Nunatrals! I would love to try their ginger syrup. I think it would be perfect for drinks this summer!
I love their cocoa syrup!
I’m yet to try any of their products, but the vanilla liquid stevia is number one on my wishlist! I’ve been using the green powdered stevia, would love to try the liquid to see the difference! 🙂
These blondies look amazing. I need to check out NuNaturals products.
Thank you so much! And yes, please do check them out!
I tired to order the ginger syrup and put in the code earth20 but was told my cart did not meet the “earth20 requirements”. (?)
Yikes! I’ll email you, Jody.
The NuNaturals stevia packets are the best ones I’ve tried. None of that stevia aftertaste!
Agree! NO aftertaste with any of the NuNaturals products!
I haven’t tried NuNaturals, we don’t have those products in South Africa. They seem really awesome, especially the alcohol free vanilla nustevia.
I love blondies. That recipe looks amazing!
Thanks so much, Viana! I love them, too (these especially–heh heh!). 😀
I haven’t tried their products yet but the Vanilla Stevia liquid looks yummy 🙂
Thanks for the chance to win.
I haven’t heard of this company, but it looks like a good one and I’d like to try all 4 of those products.
I haven’t tried any of these products yet, but they all sound great! I’d be especially excited to try the vanilla, as I use it in almost all my baking, and the ginger syrup.
I love NuNaturals liquid stevia and would love to try more of their products!
Having just found out via an IgG blood test that I’m intolerant to a number of things including cane sugar… these products look fabulous and the recipe…. yum yum yum!
I love their cocoa powder the most and so excited to see they have ginger syrup. I need to jump on that discount and try it. I tried their Green Banana Flour and was pleasantly surprised that I liked it too. I love that they are planting all those trees for Earth Day this year–and awesome company!
Glorious blondies! I’ve used both the NuNaturals liquid and powdered stevia before, and was very pleased with both.
I love the chocolate syrup!
I would like to try your stevia!
I haven’t tried the products as yet, mainly because I have yet to find them in Canada. I’m sure the cocoa one is delish but would love to try any or all of their products.
favorite product… I used the orange nustevia just today! I love those. this ginger syrup sounds so good – I want to make these blondies!
I love the orange (and lemon), too! 🙂 The ginger syrup is really fabulous.
I have some NuNuturals cocoa powder that I love!
I go classic with the Vanilla Syrup.
I love the vanilla alcohol free stevia!
The vanilla stevia, it’s perfect in my coffee.
My favourite NuNaturals product is there alcohol-free vanilla. I’ve used it in baking.
I love the vanilla syrup!
I have never tried any of these NuNaturals products, but that ginger syrup sounds perfect for making some ginger knob cookies!
I’ve never tried these products but very excited to start.