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Applebee's Walnut Blondie Nutritional Information

If you've ever dined at Applebee's, there is a good chance you sampled the dessert menu. The Maple Butter Blondie is found on that menu. The dessert consists of a non-chocolate brownie baked with nuts. It is smothered in walnuts, vanilla ice cream and a signature maple butter sauce and served on a hot skillet. Since the Blondie falls under the oil and fat category on the Food Pyramid, it can do damage to your diet and push your daily calorie recommendations over the limit.

  1. Calories

    • The Maple Butter Blondie contains 763 calories per serving, 469 of which are from fat, according to information from thedailyplate.com. The dessert's 52 grams of fat represent 80 percent of the recommended daily allowance based on a 2,000-calorie diet. The full portion boasts 19 grams of saturated fat---95 percent of the daily allowance. In addition, the Blondie contains 12 grams of polyunsaturated fat.

    Protein and Carbohydrates

    • The Maple Butter Blondie contains 6 grams of protein, or 12 percent of the recommended allowance. Like many desserts, the Blondie is starchy and provides 72 grams of carbohydrates---nearly a fourth of the daily value. The Blondie also has 58 grams of dietary sugars.

    Cholesterol and Sodium

    • According to the American Heart Association, saturated fats should be eaten in moderation and cholesterol consumption should be kept at 300 mg each day. The Blondie contains 91 mg of cholesterol, or 30 percent. In addition, the Blondie holds 509 mg of sodium in each serving---21 percent of the daily allowance.

    Considerations

    • The Maple Butter Blondie is a delicious dessert; however, it is high in both fat and sugar. Consuming the Blondie should be an occasional indulgence and not an everyday food choice. Instead of eating the entire dessert, split it with a friend or order the ice cream on the side and take half of the brownie portion home.

    Warning

    • If you have diabetes, cholesterol, or heart-related issues, it is important to establish a healthy diet with your physician. Since Applebee's Maple Butter Blondie contains significant amounts of sugar and cholesterol, it may not be the best dessert choice for your meal plan. According to the American Diabetes Association, reducing the amount of saturated and trans fat in your food also reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.

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