Chocolate Chip Blondie Bites

You know how mini things are always cuter?  I really like that rule.

Well, it's not really a rule or anything, but people seem to agree that it's true.  Like, why do you think babies are so adorable?  Or those teensy weensie teacup puppies?

It's the same reason these blondie bites are cute: because they're tiny.

And these blondie bites are also delicious which means they really have a lot going for them.  This recipe is by far the best blondie recipe I've ever made.  Let's talk about why it's so great.

For starters, they don't taste at all like chickpeas, which to be honest, are hidden inside.  Like I said though, you can't taste them at all.  This is one of those recipe that I wish I could just make and send to every reader so no one freaks out about beans in their dessert.

These Blondie Bites are also loaded with chocolate.  No really, the bold is completely necessary.  Because these blondies are so small (and cute!), the chocolate chips seem really big.  It's almost like with every bite, you get an equal amount of chocolate and blondie.  And let's face it, that is never a bad thing (although if you want to, feel free to decrease the chocolate chips)

So, do you want a blondie yet?  I sure do!

Chocolate Chip Blondie Bites

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed well
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1/2 tbsp nut butter of choice (I used Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Peanut Butter)
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (mini or regulare sized)

Preheat oven to 350F.  Place oats in a food processor and process until ground into small pieces.  Add baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon and process quickly to combine.  Add chickpeas, applesauce, nut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla and process until completely smooth.  There should be no chickpea clumps.  Place chocolate chips in food processor, and mix one more time, just to incorporate.  Scoop batter into greased mini muffin tins and bake for 9 minutes.  Let cool a couple minutes before removing from pan.  Recipe makes 18 Blondie Bites.

I'm going to let you in on a little secret.  Eating cute things makes you cute, and cute is something we all want to be, whether we'll admit it or not.

See?  Only good things can happen when you eat these Blondie Bites.

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Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies