Low-Carb Coconut Blondies

These Low-Carb Blondies are a nut-free treat that are made without refined sugar and are gluten-free and dairy-free! These treats make the perfect after-dinner dessert and contain just 1.6 grams of net carbs per serving!

I am sharing this post in partnership with my favorite keto-friendly sweetener, Lakanto.

Be sure to read through the entire post for answers to commonly asked questions about this recipe before moving on to the recipe card and making these blondies. You will also find step-by-step photos within the blog post (above the recipe card) that will help you to successfully make this dessert.

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Nut-free, sugar-free, and low-carb blondies

Blondies are delicious desserts that serve as the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth. This recipe is made specifically with those who follow a ketogenic diet in mind as each serving is low in net carbs.

These blondies are especially great for anyone who loves coconut! They’re made with a variety of coconut ingredients including coconut cream, coconut oil, coconut flour, and coconut flakes!

Net carbs in coconut blondies

Each blondie contains 1.6 grams of net carbs. This recipe yields 12 servings. With a net carb count this low, you can easily fit this treat into your macros!

Ingredients used to make blondies

Coconut blondies are made using coconut flour, coconut oil, coconut cream, eggs, vanilla extract, golden monk fruit sweetener, salt, baking powder, and coconut flakes.

Sweetened with Lakanto Monk Fruit Sweetener

Like the other keto dessert recipes from Real Balanced, these blondies are sweetened with Lakanto Monk Fruit Sweetener. Monk fruit sweetener is a net-carb free ingredient that tastes just like “regular” sugar. It’s low glycemic, so it won’t spike blood sugar! It’s easy to incorporate into any recipe, as it can be used at a 1:1 ratio to sugar.

If you’ve been waiting to try monk fruit sweetener, now is the time to order! Their Taste Test Bundle includes Classic Monk Fruit Sweetener, Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener (used in this recipe), a recipe e-Book, and Lakanto’s Taste Test Guarantee!

Tools needed to make this recipe

To make these blondies, you will need:

• 9.5″ x 5″ nonstick loaf pan
• Parchment paper
• Mixing bowl
• Electric mixer (also commonly referred to as a “hand mixer”)
• Rubber spatula
• Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredient substitution options

• Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener Substitution: Classic Monk Fruit Sweetener, erythritol, or Swerve can be substituted in for Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener at a 1:1 ratio. Powdered and liquid stevia will not work in this recipe.
• Coconut Oil Substitution: Unsalted butter can be subbed in for coconut oil at a 1:1 ratio. Note that this ingredient substitution will lead to the recipe no longer being dairy-free.

Frequently asked questions about keto blondies

Here are answers to the most commonly asked questions about blondies in general and this recipe specifically:

Are blondies low-carb?

Yes! Not only is this blondies recipe low-carb, it’s also nut-free. Plus, it’s keto-compliant, allowing those that follow the diet to remain in ketosis. 

What’s the difference between brownies and blondies?

If you’re unfamiliar, blondies are quite similar to brownies. The difference between the two desserts is that brownies are chocolate-based and blondies are vanilla-based.

Why are they called “blondies?”

Keto blondies are called “blondies” for the same reason that brownies are called “brownies!” Rather than chocolate-flavored, blondies are flavored with vanilla. In this recipe, we use vanilla extract to flavor the dessert.

What do they taste like?

Blondies have a similar consistency to brownies; they’re essentially the same as brownies, but are vanilla-flavored rather than chocolate.

How do you make blondies from scratch?

It’s easy to make this low-carb blondies recipe from scratch! You will need 9 ingredients (listed below in the recipe card) and some basic kitchen tools, such as a baking pan, measuring cups and spoons, and an electric mixer. As far as the process goes, blondies require a bit of mixing and baking, and then they’re complete! The full detailed instructions can be found below.

How are these nut-free when they have contain coconut products?

Contrary to popular belief, coconuts are not a nut. They are actually a drupe, a type of fruit.

Recipes from Real Balanced are nut-free, but DO contain coconut products. This is because I follow the recommendations of the Doctors at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology.

This is what they have to say:

Although the Food and Drug Administration labels coconut as a tree nut, the vast majority of tree nut-allergic individuals also tolerate coconut without difficulty, since coconut is not truly a nut, but rather a fruit.

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology

If you have a coconut allergy, I have many keto and coconut-free recipes! If you are allergic to tree nuts but are unsure if you are also allergic to coconut, talk to your doctor.

How do I store these?

These can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. You can also refrigerate them, although I don’t recommend this as they will dry out.

How to make keto blondies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 9.5″ x 5″ nonstick loaf pan with parchment paper, using enough that the edges of the parchment paper fold outside the edges of the pan.

In a high-speed blender or food processor, pulse monk fruit sweetener until powdered.

In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, mix together powdered monk fruit sweetener, eggs, melted coconut oil, coconut cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Add coconut flour, baking powder, and salt and mix again until all ingredients are well-combined. Allow mixture to sit for 5-10 minutes.

Using a rubber spatula, scrape mixture into prepared baking pan and transfer baking pan to oven to bake for 15 minutes.

Remove pan from oven and sprinkle coconut flakes atop dough, pressing flakes gently into dough. Return pan to oven to bake until toothpick can be inserted into center of blondies and come out cleanly, about an additional 10-15 minutes, being careful to not overcook as the blondies will continue to firm up after being removed from oven.

Remove baked blondies from oven and allow to cool completely before pulling at edges of parchment paper to remove from pan. Optionally, sprinkle additional 1 tbsp (12g) monk fruit sweetener atop blondies (not included in nutrition calculation or Ingredients list). Cut blondies into 12 equal slices and serve.

Low-carb coconut blondies that are compliant with a variety of diets

• Low-Carb and Keto: One serving of this treat contains just 1.6 grams of net carbs.
• Gluten-Free: This is a gluten-free recipe. Just be sure to use gluten-free baking powder!
• Dairy-Free: This dessert is free from any dairy products.
• Nut-Free: These blondies are nut-free.
• Vegetarian: This is a vegetarian blondies recipe.
• Refined-Sugar-Free: This recipe uses golden monk fruit sweetener rather than traditional sugar.

Find more keto-friendly recipes

If you’re looking for more low-carb dessert ideas, check out these mouth-watering recipes:

• Triple Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
• Glazed Sugar Cookies
• Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Lemon Blueberry Bread