Pumpkin Spice Blondies Recipe [Vegan] (2024)

FAQs

Is Starbucks pumpkin spice sauce vegan? ›

And yet, the PSL remains one of the few drinks at the chain that is virtually impossible to veganize. Unfortunately, its star ingredient, the pumpkin spice sauce, contains dairy.

If they're not gooey, they were over-baked. Remember that we're letting them cool in the pan completely, so they will continue to cook out of the oven. Remove them from the oven when moist crumbs are still clinging to a toothpick. Why are my blondies cakey?

If the blondies feel too soft, it likely means that they are underbaked. You want a gooey center but they should not be so soft that they are falling apart. You can always cut a little piece from the blondies, taste it, and see if it truly is done.

But here in the US, two decades after its debut, the PSL sauce still contains dairy. It's fine. We'll be patient. Thankfully, Starbucks' other fall beverages are usually made vegan with just one or two modifications and you can choose oat, almond, soy, or coconut milk instead of cow's.

These vegan-friendly syrups can be added to any beverage for a hint or a tidal wave of sweet flavoring. They include Cinnamon Dolce, Vanilla, Brown Sugar, Hazelnut, Peppermint, Raspberry, Toffee Nut, Caramel, and Sugar-free Vanilla.

Granulated sugar - simple fine white granulated sugar keeps these brownies moist. If you reduce the sugar they will not be as fudgy.

For a chewy, gooey-centered blondie, look for golden edges and a just-set center. It shouldn't jiggle but it may look a bit underdone and feel soft when you press it. That's perfect as the blondie will continue to cook in the pan after you take them out of the oven.

Both have chewy textures. However, blondies have a much lighter and softer taste than brownies. The ingredients used in brownies are where the two recipes diverge the most. Blondies use vanilla extract and brown sugar instead of cocoa powder to get their flavor, while brownies use chocolate and cocoa.

You can use practically any kind of oil or fat in these brownies, but different varieties do affect the appearance of the brownies. I find that butter and coconut oil cause the brownies to be a little more “wrinkly” around the edges, while vegetable oil gives it that perfect crackly crust.

Why do my blondies taste like cake? ›

Tips. If your blondies are like cake when you take them out, it simply means they have been over baked – try less time or a lower temperature next time.

In the UK, eggs with the Red Lion seal of approval are safe to eat raw or undercooked. So you can slightly undercook blondies and brownies if you prefer a fudgier texture. However, if you don't cook them enough, you just have a tray of uncooked batter.

One option is to put them back in the oven for a few more minutes, checking frequently to avoid overcooking. You can also try microwaving them for short intervals, again checking frequently. Another option is to cut them into smaller pieces and cook them in a pan on the stovetop until they are fully cooked.

Doneness: Determining the right time to take cookies out of the oven is always tricky—even more so for blondies and brownies. An internal temp of 205° F (taken in the middle with an instant-read thermometer) yields a cookie bar that's fully cooked yet still perfectly moist and fudgy every single time.

The density and moisture are pertinent to blondies (and brownies), so it works well in this context without needing the airiness or flavor that eggs deliver. The general substitution for 1 egg is 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds mixed with 3 tablespoons warm water.

Starbucks pumpkin sauce (or what you might know as Starbucks pumpkin spice syrup) is made of pumpkin puree, condensed milk, sugar, and a blend of spices including cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves... just like this one!

Unfortunately, vegans have not been able to partake in this iconic drink at the official SB store, because the syrup that they use contains milk. So, my fellow vegans and dairy-free people, get your UGGs on and head out to the pumpkin patch for some selfies! You can easily make your own vegan PSL sauce at home.

The PSL Contains Dairy

The flavoring syrup itself used to be dairy-free and you could just substitute almond or soy milk in place of cow's milk. That's not the case anymore. Now the flavor base contains sweetened condensed milk. That makes it impossible to order a dairy-free version.

Apparently, you can request the Pumpkin Spice mix (which is in fact vegan) to be added onto your plain or vanilla latte. Just make sure you choose a non-dairy milk, like soy, almond, or coconut. The Pumpkin Spice topping contains nutmeg, ginger, gloves, and cinnamon, which is what gives it that fall flavor.