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Sheet Pan Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Blondies (Paleo)

Last Updated on December 15, 2020 by Jean Choi 31 Comments

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These soft, decadent, and delicious gluten free chocolate chip blondies are so easy baked on the sheet pan, and they are a healthier dessert without gluten, dairy, and processed sugar!

gluten free chocolate chip blondies stacked

While I love me some brownies, I can never say no to really well made blondies with a perfect soft and chewy texture. I also love how versatile they are with a plainer base, and you can add in anything you want to add in flavors and textures. And because sweets don’t last too long in our house, I decided make a large batch of paleo blondies with chocolate chips as a sheet pan dessert!

The Best Chocolate Chip Blondie Recipe in a Sheet Pan

These grain free blondies with chocolate chips are seriously amazing. They are one of my favorite easy sheet pan desserts and are perfect for making a large batch quickly and easily. The texture gets soft and chewy, along with the yummy crunchy bites from the chocolate chips that are so addicting. If you are a fan of chocolate chip cookies (who isn’t?), I know you’ll love these gluten free chocolate chip blondies. I promise – they are the BEST chocolate chip blondie recipe!

Batter for blondies with chocolate chips, spread on a sheet pan

Ingredients in These Sheet Pan Paleo Chocolate Chip Blondies

These paleo blondies contain simple and easy ingredients that are healthy and unprocessed:

  • Almond flour: I recommend blanched almond flour for the best texture.
  • Tapioca flour: You can substitute with arrowroot starch if that’s what you have on hand.
  • Baking soda
  • Almond butter: You can also use other nut butters like cashew butter or peanut butter. Keep in mind that peanut butter will add its flavor to the final product, but it’ll still be delicious! Also, peanut butter is a grain I would avoid it if you are making grain free and paleo chocolate chip blondies.
  • Avocado oil: I like the texture of avocado oil in this gluten free blondie recipe, but ghee or coconut oil will also work.
  • Maple syrup: Feel free to substitute with honey, if needed.
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla extract
  • Chocolate chips: If you are looking for dairy free and soy free chocolate chips, these are my favorite.
Close up shot of paleo chocolate chip blondies

Notes About This Paleo Sheet Pan Dessert

  • I have found that an 18×13 baking sheet works really well for this recipe. That’s a standard half sheet pan size that you’ll be able to find easily. If you have something that’s smaller or bigger, you may need to adjust the baking time since the thickness of the gluten free chocolate chip blondies will change.
  • If you want to see the chocolate chips on top of the blondies when they are done, make sure to sprinkle a 1/4 cup on top halfway into baking. Otherwise, they’ll fall into the batter as it rises, and you won’t be able to see any when they are finished.
  • To store these paleo chocolate chip blondies, place them in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days, or they’ll keep up to a week in the refrigerator!
grain free blondies cut out on parchment paper

Keeps Well in the Freezer

I already tested out popping these grain free blondies in the freezer and defrosting one square at a time and they still taste amazing. You can freeze these for up to 3 months.

For an even better flavor and texture, try toasting them in the oven for a few minutes after they are thawed! If you want to go full treat mode, you can even make some chocolate frosting to slather on top and make it into a sheet pan cake. These gluten free and paleo blondies are soft and fluffy enough to be pass as cake, and it’ll add another layer of decadence!

If you enjoyed this gluten free blondie recipe, you might also like:

  • Paleo Apple Blondies with Maple Coconut Glaze
  • White Chocolate Glaze Paleo Brownies
  • Paleo Pumpkin Swirl Brownies (Grain Free, Dairy Free)
  • Nut-Free Cassava Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies (Paleo, Vegan, Gluten Free)
  • Paleo & Keto Sheet Pan Pancakes

Sheet Pan Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Blondies (Paleo)

These soft, decadent, and delicious gluten free chocolate chip blondies are so easy baked on the sheet pan, and they are a healthier dessert without gluten, dairy, and processed sugar!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 24 large blondies
Calories: 220kcal
Author: Jean Choi

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 3/4 cup tapioca flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 cup creamy almond butter
  • 1/2 cup avocado oil
  • 1 1/4 cups maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cup dairy-free chocolate chips divided

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 18"x13" sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix together almond flour, tapioca flour, baking soda and sea salt.
  • In a separate bowl, mix almond butter, avocado oil, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix well until a thick batter is formed.
  • Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips.
  • Pour the batter into the pan and spread out evenly with a spatula.
  • Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and take the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips and sprinkle them on top of the batter evenly. Bake for additional 10 minutes.
  • Cool completely before cutting into squares, then serve.
Nutrition Facts
Sheet Pan Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Blondies (Paleo)
Amount Per Serving (1 blondie)
Calories 220 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 14mg5%
Sodium 115mg5%
Potassium 142mg4%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 20IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 78mg8%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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By Jean Choi | February 9, 2017

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  1. Anne says

    February 12, 2017 at 9:16 am

    These blondies are so good! I did substitute Ghee in place of the avocado oil and I used honey in place of the maple syrup. They are delicious and I will definitely make them again. Thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      February 12, 2017 at 3:25 pm

      So glad you liked it, Anne! And I’m happy to know that the substitutions worked out. 🙂

      Reply
    • Patty says

      February 20, 2017 at 4:42 am

      I’m glad I found that the honey worked. Maple syrup is $$$ and that’s alot in this recipe. Did you use equal amount of honey? I wonder if coconut sugar could be used

      Reply
      • Jean Choi says

        February 20, 2017 at 7:45 am

        Hi Patty,

        Maple syrup is a bit sweeter than honey so you can try to use 1 1/2 cup honey. I wouldn’t substitute it with a dry sweetener like coconut sugar since it will change the texture. Also, this is a sheet pan recipe, which means it makes a big batch. You can try halving the recipe and making it in a 8×8 pan to cut down on cost. Hope this helps!

        Reply
  2. Tessa@tessadomesticdiva.com says

    May 21, 2018 at 12:47 pm

    5 stars
    I call this style lazy man style, and they’re one of my favorites!! Something about just plopping it all in one pan and being done…these look terrific!

    Reply
  3. Joni Gomes says

    May 21, 2018 at 1:12 pm

    5 stars
    I just bought a giant bottle of avocado oil at Costco..now I know what to use it for haha. Love that you used a baking sheet for this, I need to do that more often!

    Reply
  4. linda spiker says

    May 21, 2018 at 2:22 pm

    5 stars
    A-MAZ-ING! Those look truly decadent!

    Reply
  5. Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica says

    May 21, 2018 at 6:20 pm

    5 stars
    What a great recipe. I wonder if I can sub another flour mixture.. I don’t have tapioca..
    I have all the other ingredients.. Maybe I’ll just try it.. Sure looks decadent!!!
    Will let you know how it goes!

    Reply
  6. Lindsey Dietz says

    May 22, 2018 at 6:54 am

    5 stars
    Oh man, I love blondies! And believe it or not, I’ve been searching for a recipe that ticks all my boxes. Found it!

    Reply
  7. Katie Walsh Beck says

    May 22, 2018 at 7:37 am

    5 stars
    These sound wonderful. Blondies are one of my faves!

    Reply
  8. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    May 22, 2018 at 2:00 pm

    5 stars
    Swoon! I wish I had a few of these right now. I could totally go for one of these beautiful chocolate chip blondies. I love how easy they are – made in the sheet pan. Brilliant idea!

    Reply
  9. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says

    May 22, 2018 at 2:11 pm

    5 stars
    These look so delicious I want to dive right in. Love how you adapted this recipe to make it paleo!

    Reply
  10. Katrina says

    May 22, 2018 at 4:56 pm

    5 stars
    This dessert has all my fav ingredients!! Can’t wait to try 🙂

    Reply
  11. Megan Stevens says

    May 23, 2018 at 6:37 am

    5 stars
    A delicious classic!! The sheet pan is perfect, less work and great for a crowd. I love bars, too. Thanks for this recipe!

    Reply
  12. Liz Della Croce says

    May 23, 2018 at 3:41 pm

    5 stars
    These look so delicious! I know these wouldn’t last long in my house. Yum!

    Reply
  13. ChihYu says

    May 26, 2018 at 7:29 pm

    5 stars
    They are so beautiful ! I want to take a bite from my computer screen !

    Reply
  14. Meredith says

    May 27, 2018 at 4:50 pm

    5 stars
    I bet these chocolate chip blondies would make for an amazing “cookie cake”… pinning to try soon!

    Reply
  15. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says

    May 27, 2018 at 6:30 pm

    5 stars
    Sheet pans for the win! These look absolutely incredible and so decadent!

    Reply
  16. Jenn says

    April 9, 2019 at 9:02 am

    Has anyone replaced tapioca with arrowroot? That’s all I have.

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      April 9, 2019 at 2:04 pm

      That should work just fine!

      Reply
  17. Christa Graeve says

    August 26, 2020 at 1:56 pm

    Any idea if coconut oil will work in the place of avocado oil?

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      August 28, 2020 at 5:20 pm

      I’ve never tried, but it should work!

      Reply
  18. Marci says

    August 28, 2020 at 8:58 pm

    5 stars
    Made these but reduced maple syrup to 3/4 cup, subbed almond butter for half peanut butter, half cashew butter. Didn’t put additional chocolate chips on top, but plenty sweetness for us. Would make again! Thanks for recipe!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      September 1, 2020 at 11:57 am

      Yay! Thanks for leaving a review!

      Reply
  19. Michele says

    January 3, 2021 at 9:05 pm

    5 stars
    These are dangerously delicious! Made it twice–once with arrowroot flour and the other with tapioca flour–and both turned out great. Initially, I thought the batch was quite large, but we had no trouble finishing it (it lasted all of 2 days)! Thanks for a great recipe!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      January 4, 2021 at 9:13 am

      Yes, so easy to go through quickly. So glad you enjoyed!!

      Reply
  20. Fatimah says

    February 15, 2021 at 8:27 am

    5 stars
    This was a hit last night! The only thing I changed was the lazy man change, I mixed it all in one bowl instead of 2, everything what I left the same, super delicious! Week make again!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      February 18, 2021 at 6:08 pm

      Yay! I love that it worked out with the lazy method. Definitely cuts down on time and dishes!

      Reply
  21. Fatimah says

    March 7, 2021 at 5:43 am

    5 stars
    Delicious! These were a huge hit a few weeks ago and I’m making another batch tonight! I’m another person who made it the lazy man’s way in one bowl, everything else I did the same. Really really good!

    Reply
  22. Sue says

    September 10, 2021 at 9:49 pm

    Making these tonight, however I am adding a few extras to the batter: maple candied bacon bits & toasted pecans, in addition to your recipe’s chocolate chips. My grandkids & I decided that that would make them more unique for our neighborhood bake-off! Besides, who doesn’t love bacon & chocolate?!?!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      September 23, 2021 at 2:41 pm

      Wow, that sounds amazing! I hope it turned out well!!

      Reply

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