Low-Carb Pumpkin Blondies

🍁 Low-Carb Pumpkin Blondies with Almond Butter Glaze

Gluten-free, grain-free, and perfectly cozy.

As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin their slow golden dance to the ground, my kitchen naturally becomes a place of warmth, spice, and comfort. Fall has a way of inviting us to slow down — to savor, to reconnect, and to nourish ourselves in ways that feel grounding.

These Low-Carb Pumpkin Blondies with Almond Butter Glaze are my kind of autumn comfort food — wholesome, anti-inflammatory, and deeply satisfying without the sugar crash. They’re soft, spiced, and subtly sweet, with a drizzle of creamy almond butter glaze that brings everything together.

It’s the perfect treat for those cozy afternoons when you want something special — but still want to stay aligned with your wellness goals.

🧡 Why You’ll Love Them

• Anti-inflammatory and blood sugar friendly: Made with almond and coconut flour for fiber and healthy fats, not refined carbs.

• Naturally sweetened: I use powdered stevia, but you can adjust to your preferred level of sweetness.

• Rich in fall flavor: Pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg create that nostalgic autumn aroma we all love.

• Simple, nourishing ingredients: Every ingredient serves your body — from the fiber in pumpkin to the vitamin E in almond butter.

🌾 Ingredients

Wet:

• ½ cup avocado oil

• ½ cup powdered stevia (or to taste)

• ¾ cup pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)

• 2 large eggs

• 2½ tsp vanilla extract

• ⅛ tsp almond extract (optional but adds a beautiful warmth)

Dry:

• 2 cups almond flour

• ¼ cup coconut flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• 2 tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp ground ginger

• ⅛ tsp nutmeg

• ½–1 tsp instant espresso powder (enhances flavor depth)

• ¼ tsp sea salt

Optional Add-ins:

• ½ cup sugar-free white chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate

• ¼ cup toasted pecans or walnuts

🥜 Almond Butter Glaze

• 2 Tbsp unsweetened almond butter

• 1–2 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk

• 1 tsp maple syrup or a few drops of liquid stevia

• Pinch cinnamon

• Pinch sea salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together avocado oil, stevia, pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla, and almond extract until smooth.

3. In another bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, espresso powder, and salt.

4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.

5. Spread evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

6. Bake 25–30 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center is just set.

7. Cool completely before glazing — they’ll firm up beautifully as they cool.

8. Whisk together the almond butter glaze ingredients until smooth and drizzle over the cooled blondies.

9. Sprinkle a touch of flaky sea salt if desired, and let set before slicing.

💡 Tips for the Perfect Texture

• For extra fudginess, chill blondies for 30 minutes before slicing.

• For a cakier texture, use slightly less almond flour and bake a few minutes longer.

• Store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months.

🌿 The Wellness Behind the Recipe

Pumpkin is more than a fall favorite — it’s rich in beta-carotene, vitamin C, and fiber, which support your immune system and gut health. Almond flour provides healthy fats and vitamin E, while cinnamon and ginger bring powerful anti-inflammatory and blood-sugar-balancing benefits.

Even the espresso powder plays a small but powerful role — it deepens the pumpkin and spice notes without adding caffeine jitters.

This is what I love most about cooking with intention: every ingredient contributes to how you feel. Food is never just fuel; it’s communication — between your body, your mind, and your heart.

✨ Final Thoughts

These blondies aren’t just dessert — they’re a reminder that healthy and comforting can exist in the same bite. So make yourself a cup of tea, light a candle, and enjoy a square or two. You’ll taste the love and balance in every bite.