Healthy Gluten Free Raspberry Blondies Recipe (Dairy Free)

These Gluten Free Raspberry Blondies are soft and chewy with bursts of tangy raspberries. The best part about these gluten free blondies is that they are allergy friendly and made with wholesome ingredients!

If you're looking for a simple summer dessert, than these delicious raspberry blondies are it! They are easy to make and perfect for highlighting delicious summer raspberries. I know you are probably used to seeing white chocolate raspberry blondies, but I intentionally left out the white chocolate to keep this recipe more allergy friendly. White chocolate normally contains dairy, but the dairy-free varieties contain palm oil. Palm oil not only gives me terrible stomach aches, but it's not very environmentally friendly so I avoid using it or products that contain it.

I promise you won't miss the chocolate in this raspberry blondies recipe, but I do provide options below on how to add it in if you'd like. These gluten-free blondies are still gooey and delicious even without the addition of chocolate, and the drizzle on top really elevates them to another level. They are perfect to make just for yourself, to share with friends and family, or to whip up for a summer get together. I've got more great recipes for summer linked at the end of this post!

Why You'll Love These Raspberry Blondies

• Allergy friendly: these easy blondies are gluten free, dairy free, nut free, corn free, and refined sugar free. You wouldn't even know it though with how delicious they are!
• Lower sugar and healthier: most blondies recipes contain anywhere from almost 1 cup to 2 cups of sugar! I always opt for unrefined sugar in my recipes which is lower glycemic, including this one, which calls for only ⅓ cup of maple syrup. Paired with the raspberries, we don't need more than that or it becomes a complete sugar overload. So, you can enjoy these homemade blondies without the sugar crash and actually feel good about eating them! We also only ¼ cup of fat in this recipe and stick to a heart healthy fat.
• Easy recipe: these gluten free blondies mix up quickly and bake in under 20 minutes, leaving you with fudgy blondies in no time.

Gluten Free Raspberry Blondies Ingredients

• Gluten free flour: be sure to use 1:1 gluten free all purpose flour containing xanthan gum for best results.
• Tigernut flour: this is a nut free alternative to almond flour which provides some natural sweetness. Mixing gluten free flours results in the best texture.
• Olive oil: this healthy fat is the perfect liquid fat for this blondies recipe.
• Maple syrup: you may be surprised we aren't using brown sugar (or coconut sugar), but I find that maple syrup works best in this recipe. Be sure to use pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup.
• Eggs: you'll need 2 large eggs.
• Baking powder, salt, vanilla extract: be sure to use an aluminum free and corn free baking powder (like the one I have linked), to keep this recipe allergy friendly. Also be sure to use pure vanilla extract.
• Raspberries: opt for sweet, juicy raspberries for the ultimate blondies! We fold the raspberries in whole, no need to tear them into smaller pieces.
• Powdered sugar: this is for the glaze on top. Make your own homemade powdered sugar with coconut sugar to keep this recipe refined sugar free.
• Pink powder: You'll need a pink powder to dye the glaze on top. For a natural option, use beet powder or finely ground dried raspberries or strawberries.
• Milk: just a splash of dairy free milk for the glaze.

How to Make Easy Raspberry Blondies

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together all the dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
3. Using an electric mixer, beat together all the wet ingredients, except for the raspberries, in a large bowl until well combined.
4. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until you have a few streaks of flour remaining.
5. Gently fold in the raspberries into the batter.
6. Pour the blondie batter into the prepared pan and use a rubber spatula to spread the top of the batter out evenly to the sides of the pan.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out just clean and edges are golden brown.
8. Let the blondies cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes, before using the parchment paper to remove them to a wire rack to cool fully.
9. Once blondies are cool, whisk together the ingredients for the glaze. Drizzle glaze over the top then slice into blondie bars.

Substitutions and Variations 

• Tigernut flour: if you tolerate nuts, you can use almond flour instead.
• Olive oil: I have not tested any other fat options, but I think melted coconut oil or melted butter would work. Just make sure all ingredients are at room temperature.
• Raspberries: not a raspberry fan or want to switch it up? Try making strawberry blondies or even blackberry ones! I've also made these with cherries and they were delicious.
• Variations: add ½ cup white chocolate chips or even dark chocolate chips to these gluten free blondies! If you're a citrus fan, skip the chocolate and include some lemon zest and squeeze of lemon juice to the batter then use lemon juice instead of milk for a lemon glaze.

Storage

Store leftover raspberry blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. These also freeze well (preferably without the glaze) for up to 3 months. Just slice and place in a freezer safe bag or container.

Tips for the Best Raspberry Blondies

• Measure correctly: I'm an American, so I don't use a kitchen scale when baking (I know!), but to get the most accurate measurement of flour, scoop your flour into the measuring cup then level it off with a knife. This way you don't over pack the flour and end up with a dry, crumbly result.
• Don't over mix the batter: this is so important with gluten free baked goods. If you over mix the batter, you end up with a dense or gummy texture instead of a light, chewy texture.
• Don't over bake the blondies: be sure to pull them out of the oven when a toothpick comes out clean even if the center doesn't look quite done on top. They will cook a bit more as they cool.

FAQ

Can I use frozen raspberries?

Yes. No need to defrost them, just replace the fresh raspberries with frozen ones.

Should I use a metal or glass pan?

I find that a metal pan works best. If you only have a glass baking dish, that's okay, you may just need to adjust the baking time.

More Berry-Filled Summer Dessert Recipes

Gluten Free Strawberry Raspberry Cake

Easy Gluten Free Berry Crumble Cake

Gluten Free Blueberry Crumble Cookies

Gluten Free Raspberry Crumble Muffins

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