Sweet, spiced, and with a hit of espresso in every bite—these no-bake Cinnamon Blondie Bites are proof you don’t need an oven to create something indulgent. Made with wholesome ingredients like almond butter, coconut oil, and our Beforeyouspeak Cinnamon Spice Coffee, this treat is the perfect combo of comfort and caffeine.
Finished with a rich dark chocolate espresso frosting (yes, it's as good as it sounds), these bite-sized beauties are gluten-free, dairy-free, and full of good fats. Whether you're after a midday pick-me-up or a little something with your afternoon brew, this one's a keeper.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons of Almond Butter
- 2 Tablespoons of coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon of Beforeyouspeak Cinnamon Spice Coffee
- 1/3 cup of almond flour
- 1 Tablespoon of coconut flour
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 Tablespoon of almond milk (or milk of choice)
For the Dark Chocolate Espresso Frosting
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2-1 sachet of Beforeyouspeak Unsweetened Coffee – depending on how strong you like it
- 1 pinch of salt
Method
- Line a mini cupcake tray with paper cases and set aside.
- Place all blondie ingredients into a bowl and stir to combine.
- Press approx 1 heaped Tablespoon of blondie mix into each cupcake case, use a spoon (or your fingers) to firmly press it down so it's nice and flat. Set aside.
For the Ganache
- Melt chocolate by your preferred method – you can do it on the stove, double broiler style but a microwave will work just fine too.
- Add coffee, vanilla, salt and stir to combine.
- Add the coconut cream to your coffee-infused chocolate and stir until well combined.
- Spread your blondie bites with frosting and sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
- Enjoy
Makes 16 Pieces
Recipe by Emma Swanston (@emsswanston)