Women's Health October 3, 2025 0 Comments

Unlock the Secret to Guilt-Free Fall Indulgence with These Irresistible Gluten-Free Pumpkin Blondies!

Ah, pumpkin season—when the air turns crisp, the leaves crunch underfoot, and suddenly everyone’s kitchen transforms into a fall-flavored haven! But here’s a cheeky question for you: can a dessert be both indulgently delicious and surprisingly good for you? Well, these pumpkin blondies might just blow your mind—and your taste buds—by being gluten-free, low in sugar, and packed with wholesome swaps like oat flour and monk fruit sweetener. I’ve been swapping out the usual suspects in my baking for healthier options for years, and let me tell you, these blondies fly off my shelf faster than you can say “autumn treat.” Whether you’re craving an afternoon snack or that post-dinner pick-me-up, these bars deliver autumnal goodness without the guilt trip. Curious how to make the magic happen? LEARN MORE

The season for pumpkin treats is here! These pumpkin blondies are a healthier take on this popular fall dessert using some sugar free swaps, not to mention it’s gluten free too.

As soon as fall arrives, I always try to keep the kitchen stocked with at least one baked pumpkin recipe. Some weeks it’s a batch of pumpkin muffins and pumpkin protein balls, or others I’m baking up a batch of these delicious pumpkin blondies. To make these a little healthier, I swapped all purpose flour for oat flour and used sugar-free options to add sweetness without added sugars.

Despite being a little healthier, these blondies still never last long in our house! After they cool, I slice them up and store them in the fridge for an afternoon snack or post-dinner sweet treat.

If you know me, you know I love to eat! Check out my healthy dessert recipes that help curb your sweet-tooth cravings while keeping you on track with your health goals!

Why You’ll Love this Recipe

Easy to Make: everything gets mixed together in one bowl then dumped into a casserole dish to bake. Super easy!
Freezer Friendly: these blondies freeze well so you can store leftovers in the freezer or even make a double batch and freeze the extra.
A Lower Sugar Treat: this pumpkin blondies recipe is much lower in sugar than most thanks to a few simple swaps like using monk fruit to sweeten and adding sugar free white chocolate chips.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Here’s a short recap of some of the main ingredients to make this pumpkin blondies recipe. Be sure to check out the recipe card for the exact amounts of each ingredient you’ll need.

ingredients on white counter for healthy pumpkin blondies recipe fall treat

Olive oil: a healthier oil that works well in baking recipes like this one! Avocado oil is also a good option.
Monk fruit golden sugar: adds sweetness to this blondie recipe without the sugar.
Pumpkin puree: canned pumpkin puree adds tons of rich flavor to these bars. Make sure to grab plain canned pumpkin rather than pumpkin pie filling which is seasoned and sweetened.
Oat flour: using oat flour in place of all purpose flour increases the fiber and protein in the finished recipe. You can buy oat flour in the store or even make your own pureeing oats in a high-speed blender until finely ground into a flour.
White chocolate chips: to cut down on the added sugars in this recipe, I use Lily’s brand white chocolate chips which are sugar free but just as delicious. If you aren’t a fan of white chocolate, you can also use sugar free semi-sweet chocolate chips instead.

Variations

Make it Gluten Free: use a gluten-free certified oat flour to make these pumpkin blondies gluten free.

Add Nuts: use them in place of the white chocolate chips or use both if you prefer. These blondies would be tasty with some chopped walnuts or pecans mixed in.

How to Make Pumpkin Blondies

This healthy pumpkin blondies recipe is simple to put together in a few steps.

mixing pumpkin blondie ingredients together in glass bowl

Whisk the Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil and the golden sugar monk fruit. Add the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla; whisk until smooth.

Add Dry Ingredients: To the same bowl, add the oat flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Stir until well combined. Fold in the white chocolate chips.

Bake: Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly and smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle additional white chocolate chips over top of the batter. Bake until the center is set, 35-40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool before cutting into 16 bars.

healthy pumpkin blondies baked in glass dish with white chocolate chips

Storage

Fridge: once cool, slice and transfer the pumpkin blondies to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to a week.

Freezer: once cooled, slice and store in an airtight container, using parchment paper between each slice if stacked, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or at room temperature. Warm them up in the microwave for an extra tasty treat.

Medium Bowl
Whisk
8×8 baking dish

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Mist an 8×8 inch glass or metal baking dish with cooking spray or line with parchment paper; set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil and the golden sugar monk fruit. Add the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
To the same bowl, add the oat flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Stir until well combined. Fold in the white chocolate chips.
Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly and smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle additional white chocolate chips over top of the batter.
Bake until the center is set, 35-40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool before cutting into 16 bars.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.