Apple Blondies with Cinnamon Maple Glaze

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We're really taking classic blondies up a notch with this Apple Blondies with Cinnamon Maple Glaze recipe.

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They're soft, gooey, and filled with baked cinnamon and brown sugar apples in each bite. Not to mention they're also lightened up and protein-packed.

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This recipe could not be more FALL!

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To make, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray.

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For the Blondies: Add the protein powder, flour, sweetener, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to a large bowl.

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Stir dry ingredients until they are mixed well.

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Then add the yogurt, applesauce, vanilla, butter, and melted peanut butter chips.

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Using a hand mixer, mix to combine. Pour the batter into the prepared dish.

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For the Apples: In a small bowl, combine the apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

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Toss to coat, then evenly sprinkle the apples over the blondie batter.

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Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Let the bars set in the pan for 10 minutes, then drizzle the glaze over top.

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For the Glaze: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

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Allow butter to brown, about 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat and whisk in the pancake syrup, cinnamon, and confectioner’s sugar.

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After blondies have set in the pan for about 10 minutes, drizzle the glaze over top. Let glaze sit for at least 5 minutes before cutting.

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