An easy and tasty treat is at your fingertips with these low sugar cranberry macadamia nut blondies. It is an end of lunch light sweetness that makes you feel like you are cheating on your eating plan but you’re not.
It’s made with coconut flour and some of my favorite seeds to give it added protein and fiber. Even better, the cranberries are sweetened with juice instead of sugar, while the batter is slightly sweetened with maple syrup.
Cranberry Macadamia Nut Blondie Benefits
The inulin in this recipe amount to 2 teaspoons, that’s about two servings containing 10 calories, 5 carbs, and 4.4 grams of fiber. Inulin is made from organic chicory root which comes from the dandelion family.
It is thought to help stabilize blood sugars, works like a stool softener, and feeds our good gut bacteria. According to a Healthline article a 12-week study showed the oligofructose in this little gem decreased levels of ghrelin (the hunger hormone) in 48 adults.
Pairing this fiber with flaxseed meal and chia seeds gives each serving of this end of meal treat just over 3 grams of fiber per serving and 4 grams of protein. You know what that means?
Yep, you are well on your way to meeting your fiber and protein goals for the day.
You may notice I use chia seeds in most of my blondies or breakfast bars, too. The following graphic illustrates why. . . there are powerful benefits of adding this little jewel to any recipe. (1)
Recipe Devotion
God’s amazing handiwork is seen in some of the smallest and simplest things he made, aren’t they?!
We didn’t understand or see the power of antioxidants until a few short 40 years ago. The ability for these polyphenols and isoflavones to protect against cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and painful inflammation is truly stunning.
He also understood ahead of time how our overabundant environment of ultra-processed food would contribute to hormone dysfunction and illness. I am so grateful for his thoughtfulness and foresight in planning our rescue!
Now, if we only understand and appreciate his efforts by partaking of his magnificent garden!
For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.
Don’t forget what God puts in the garden is always good! His plan for our physical and spiritual health is perfect. We can lean into his guidance and settle in His word to find contentment in every aspect of our lives.
Cranberry Macadamia Nut Blondies
Cranberry Macadamia Nut Blondies
Ingredients
- 1/4 Cup Flaxseed Milled
- 2 TBSP Coconut Flour
- 1/4 Cup Chia Seeds
- 1/4 Cup Sesame Seeds
- 1/4 Cup Sunflower Seeds
- 1 TBSP Avocado oil
- 1/4 Cup Macadamia Nuts
- 1/4 Cup Cranberries
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Cinnamon
- 1 Tsp Baking Powder
- 2 TSP Inulin
- 1/4 Cup Maple Syrup (You can use 1/2 if you like them sweeter)
- 1 Egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Combine the flaxseed meal, coconut flour, spices, salt, inulin, and baking powder in a mixing bowl.
- Add the nuts, seeds, and cranberries.
- In a measuring cup combine the egg, oil, and maple syrup.
- Lightly grease an 9×9 inch pan with oil. Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and mix well, place in the pan and bake around 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Nutrition
I hope you enjoy making your own cranberry macadamia nut blondies for a quick on the run breakfast or use them for after dinner treats. There are many other breakfast bar ideas on the blog, so feel free to look around and check them out!
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References:
Knez Hrnčič M, Ivanovski M, Cör D, Knez Ž. Chia Seeds (Salvia hispanica L.): An Overview-Phytochemical Profile, Isolation Methods, and Application. Molecules. 2019 Dec 18;25(1):11. doi: 10.3390/molecules25010011. PMID: 31861466; PMCID: PMC6994964.
