tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post4448648119115123533..comments2024-03-21T16:33:32.654-04:00Comments on The Allergic Kid: Vegan Blondies and a Review of Enjoy Life Mega ChunksLibbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00581761828143139038noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-2179462823192758152015-01-03T20:54:41.958-05:002015-01-03T20:54:41.958-05:00Count me (no allergies, just vegan) as another fan...Count me (no allergies, just vegan) as another fan of these. I reduced the chocolate chips to half a cup and added a half cup of pecans, because when you blank out in Costco and end up with a two-pound bag of pecans in your cart, among other random things, you need to figure out ways to use them. <br /><br />I love that these don't need a cup of margarine/oil and have traditional ingredients (no garbanzo beans, no date syrup, no powdered chia, no sweet potato puree; not that there's anything wrong with that, but trying to make baked goods healthier is living in denial). The dough/batter (doughter? battough?) was a touch on the dry side so I did add a drizzle of canola oil. I probably could have added more soy milk instead.Evolotus PRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00266611071027213173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-33559275914370721832014-10-21T04:26:47.439-04:002014-10-21T04:26:47.439-04:00how many 'muffins' did the recipe make?how many 'muffins' did the recipe make?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03877792698039960816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-88202138860748252882014-10-14T15:00:20.343-04:002014-10-14T15:00:20.343-04:00I just made these and they are delicious! Like a c...I just made these and they are delicious! Like a cakey chocolate chip cookie! I replaced the melted margarine with canola oil and used all brown sugar. These two substitutions were fine. But I would like to make these again with the margarine as I think it would give them a more buttery taste. I also made them in a muffin pan with cupcake liners and this also worked great, making them easy to serve and perfect for a picnic! Thanks for the recipe!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-46892239136577388762014-08-31T10:30:47.940-04:002014-08-31T10:30:47.940-04:00Hi Shama, they are definitely on the gooey side, b...Hi Shama, they are definitely on the gooey side, but firm up nicely as they cool.Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00581761828143139038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-58578384992533859222014-08-31T09:41:12.560-04:002014-08-31T09:41:12.560-04:00Hi , I just loved your recipe . Waiting to try it ...Hi , I just loved your recipe . Waiting to try it . Just one question . Will these blondies be gooey or they will be cakey .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957378705052828229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-14150999050194222172014-02-09T13:55:03.612-05:002014-02-09T13:55:03.612-05:00Hi Julie! It sounds as if your fat/flour ratio is ...Hi Julie! It sounds as if your fat/flour ratio is off. Are you stirring your flour and then dipping your measuring cup into it? That will give you the most accurate measurement. Packing flour into the cup will give your too much of it. Did you use tub margarine instead of stick margarine or shortening? The tub margarine has water in it, so isn't appropriate for cooking or baking. Finally, you should also use an oven thermometer to make sure your temperature isn't too high, since that can dry them out a bit. I hope this helps!Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00581761828143139038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-89246381670303615802014-02-09T05:42:30.407-05:002014-02-09T05:42:30.407-05:00These are really yummy, however, mine turned out m...These are really yummy, however, mine turned out more like a scone or muffin consistency. This will be great for brunches or breakfast but I'm wondering what I may have done wrong to not get the chewyness of a Blondie. Any suggestions!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18405566455688643316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-64478491090357691022012-12-10T15:10:14.833-05:002012-12-10T15:10:14.833-05:00here's my version - almost no fat & no ref...here's my version - almost no fat & no refined sugar - instead of semi sweet chip, use what ever you have - I've used dried blueberries, dreis cherries & white chips:<br /> Secret Ingredient Blondies<br /><br /> 1 ¾ c whole wheat flour<br /> 1 t baking powder<br /> ½ t baking soda<br /> ¼ t cinnamon (optional)<br /> ½ c pureed white beans (cannellini, chick pea, etc.)<br /> ¼ c brown sugar<br /> ½ c pureed fruit (apple, peach, pear, banana)<br /> ¼ c juice (apple, pineapple, cider)<br /> ½ t vanilla extract<br /> pinch of salt<br /> 1/3 c chocolate chips<br />Preheat oven to 350º F. In a large mixing bowl combine oat flour, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, & cinnamon. <br /><br />In a medium bowl, whisk pureed beans, fruit puree, brown sugar, juice & vanilla extract.<br /><br /> Pour wet mixture into dry mixture and stir just until combined. If dough seems too dry, add 1-2 T juice to the mixture. Stir in the chips. <br /><br />Spread in to an 8 x 8 pan. Bake 20-25 minutes, until edges are just turning light brown and middle is firm.<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-25508921315925513542012-11-28T23:25:31.743-05:002012-11-28T23:25:31.743-05:00Just put the blondies in the oven...mmmmm they loo...Just put the blondies in the oven...mmmmm they look delish! The consistancy was cookie like and i added caramel bits and white chocolate in mine because i cant have the caffine in chocolate. Hopefully they turn out as good as the picture :) and i know they will!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-73593218869935379662012-04-03T16:14:40.866-04:002012-04-03T16:14:40.866-04:00Hi Emily, it's not a stupid question at all! ...Hi Emily, it's not a stupid question at all! There were several reasons. Blondies have a lovely toothsome chewiness that a thinner cookie just can't achieve. The huge chocolate chunks worked much better in these deep dish cookies, too. The little squares are also perfect for slipping into lunch boxes. Mostly, though, the dough is just too sticky to be scooped into individual cookies without incredible aggravation. You can think of blondies (and some other bars) as the lazy person's cookie!Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00581761828143139038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-85755307529819509362012-03-28T20:13:04.657-04:002012-03-28T20:13:04.657-04:00I have a potentially stupid question...why'd y...I have a potentially stupid question...why'd you make these into blondies rather than just regular chocolate chip cookies? The batter seems to be the same to me...Emilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-18253307984077344272012-02-23T06:01:59.793-05:002012-02-23T06:01:59.793-05:00I loved your recipe, your blueberry muffins are pe...I loved your recipe, your blueberry muffins are perpetual substitute given to my 3-year old when others in his daycare class.recipes for kidshttp://www.stayathomemum.net.au/recipe-lists/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-47714927331120107202012-02-03T19:38:57.834-05:002012-02-03T19:38:57.834-05:00I was searching the internet for an "eggless&...I was searching the internet for an "eggless" recipe when I came across these blondies. I am not vegan so i used regular milk and semi sweet chocolate chips and they came out absolutely fantastic. so i decided to make them a second time and replace the butter with applesauce (even less fat!!) and they were excellent, a tiny bit "cake"-ier, but almost identical to your original recipe. I added raisins to my second attempt as well. PERFECT! this is one of the best recipes I have found in a long time. thank you so much. I found I needed a longer cooking time though...mine took like 40 minutes.Jennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-25571277644268839452011-12-01T12:44:57.682-05:002011-12-01T12:44:57.682-05:00My grandsons loves these including the non allergi...My grandsons loves these including the non allergic one. I cant find the chocolate chunks in our little town but the mini chips work well too. Thanks for all these wonderful recipes.Grandma Lindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-25162064397521628572011-11-14T16:39:33.672-05:002011-11-14T16:39:33.672-05:00These look amazing! I will give these a try this h...These look amazing! I will give these a try this holiday. Thanks!<br />Congrats on your top 25 Food Allergy Mom Blog nomination! I'm listed as well and it's given me an idea. I'm starting a blog hop for anyone dealing with allergies, eczema, or asthma - adults or parents helping their children. If you're interested in joining, please visit my page and post a comment asking to join. http://itchylittleworld.wordpress.com/blog-hop/<br /> <br />Hopefully we can create a circle of blogs to support each other in battling these conditions.<br /><br />Thank you. I look forward to hearing from you!<br />JenniferAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-38955248286139437832011-10-12T18:44:25.828-04:002011-10-12T18:44:25.828-04:00I can't wait to try these. I always use Earth ...I can't wait to try these. I always use Earth Balance margarine and I recently tried the Enjoy Life Mega Chunks and liked them. I love it when I have the ingredients for a recipe available! One less trip to the store. Thanks.Joann@womaninreallifehttp://www.womaninreallife.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-39763004394052023742011-09-12T20:42:55.968-04:002011-09-12T20:42:55.968-04:00I'm having to eliminate soy also, so I tried t...I'm having to eliminate soy also, so I tried this with my Earth's Balance Coconut Spread and So Delicious Coconut [Vanilla] milk.<br />I'm changing my diet for the benefit of my 9 month old breastfed (and so we are now learning, allergic) daughter and I'm so used to my traditional baking methods that my extremely picky self was afraid to try any of the sweets I really wanted to eat.<br />I didn't have chunks on hand, but rather mini chips. I was freaking out about the possibility of these turning doody brown with all those mini's (LOL) so I only used a half cup... next time I'll try 3/4. :) (And a full cup the next recipe if it needs it...) >:)<br />These were just amazing! Thick and chewy and great flavor, in my opinion. <br />Thank you for sharing!!!ChandraKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217226843358283012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-3386927082132099982011-07-25T17:42:57.653-04:002011-07-25T17:42:57.653-04:00Thanks so much for the kind words everyone! We'...Thanks so much for the kind words everyone! We're really happy that you guys are getting excited about the Mega Chunks. They're very new to the market and appearing in more new stores daily. We hope you will be able to find them near you very soon!<br /><br />- Alina <br />Marketing Associate<br />Enjoy Life FoodsAlinahttp://www.enjoylifefoods.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-54933148146317005902011-07-19T21:29:44.190-04:002011-07-19T21:29:44.190-04:00I tried this recipe over the weekend, and my dairy...I tried this recipe over the weekend, and my dairy/egg allergic son gobbled them up!! They are fantastic and YOU are amazing... thank you very much for sharing your great recipes and for making life easier. Your blueberry muffins are the perpetual substitute given to my 3 year old when others in his daycare class are eating any baked goods. He loves them... again, thank you.Lisa Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-18524274218813049832011-07-12T08:56:19.147-04:002011-07-12T08:56:19.147-04:00These vegan blondies sound amazing!
We are in our ...These vegan blondies sound amazing!<br />We are in our final week of Get Grillin' - Dessert is the theme and we would love if you submitted up to any 3 recipes (they don't have to be grilled) to our link up. This one would be perfect! This week we have a Rouxbe Cooking School giveaway. http://su.pr/2YaIiVmarla {family fresh cooking}http://www.familyfreshcooking.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-31325916608597177932011-07-10T20:12:03.147-04:002011-07-10T20:12:03.147-04:00So amazing- Both the blondies and the chips! Enjoy...So amazing- Both the blondies and the chips! Enjoy Life's mini chips have been my favorite chocolate chips around, so I can't wait to find these larger chunks... No sign of them yet near me, but hopefully it won't be too much longer.Hannahhttp://www.bittersweetblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-23603631052866420452011-06-30T18:37:22.371-04:002011-06-30T18:37:22.371-04:00These blondies look like they wouldn't last lo...These blondies look like they wouldn't last long around anyone's home! I love the size of those chocolate chunks!Two Minute Takeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00590884505960931744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-27025298578618020352011-06-29T09:56:25.335-04:002011-06-29T09:56:25.335-04:00SarahB & Mihl, thanks!
Carlyn, good catch on ...SarahB & Mihl, thanks!<br /><br />Carlyn, good catch on the quantity of margarine! The first batch I made had twice as much, and was very greasy. Lower fat was a happy accident. Please let me know how your full on dairy version turns out!Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00581761828143139038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-54519175614450098952011-06-28T15:16:22.267-04:002011-06-28T15:16:22.267-04:00This looks really tasty! I also like how they'...This looks really tasty! I also like how they're low fat as far as blondies go. I would really like to try this but I don't have any allergies so I'll probably use butter (I may brown it, too) and full-of-dairy chocolate chips :P<br /><br />That almond extract suggestion also sounds like a good one!Carlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17013365377427217445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-2017292683506755912011-06-28T08:10:45.269-04:002011-06-28T08:10:45.269-04:00These are the most delicious blondies I have ever ...These are the most delicious blondies I have ever seen!Mihlhttp://www.seitanismymotor.comnoreply@blogger.com