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    Hummusapien Β» Recipes Β» Dessert Β» Chocolate Chip Pear Blondie Bites

    ★★★★★ from 7 reviews

    Chocolate Chip Pear Blondie Bites

    Published Nov 6, 2014 Β· Modified Nov 8, 2021 Β· by Alexis Joseph Β· 88 Comments

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    These vegan, whole grain Chocolate Chip Pear Blondie Bites are the perfect dessert to satisfy any sweet tooth!

    You'd never guess these were vegan and 100% whole grain! Chocolate Chip Pear Blondie Bites

    Meet my little friends.

    When I was home in Cleveland last weekend, my dear mumsy told me about a pear blondie recipe that my fam has been loving lately.  I got quite a kick out of the 1992 cookbook it came from, oohing and ahhing over the "butter flavored crisco" and cake mix that nearly every recipe called for. Apparently trans fat was the thing in the early nineties.

    When I got to the pear blondies recipe, I got all excited because the ingredients weren't that bad. A cup of brown sugar. A quarter cup of butter (or margarine aka trans fat). Three quarters cup of white flour, and so on. I immediately started brainstorming about how I could make a healthier version because I was head over heels in love with the idea of combining pears and chocolate.

    Chocolate Chip Pear Blondie Bites

    I ended up swapping in a half cup plus two tablespoons of coconut sugar (a healthier, less processed alternative) for the cup of white sugar, coconut oil for the butter, and whole wheat flour for the white flour. Even after cutting the sugar nearly in half and using an 100% whole grain flour, they tasted AMAZING. Like a little bite of blondie heaven.

    I don't even really know what blondies actually are (these seem more like cookie bites to me....) but hey, I thought I'd give credit to the original recipe name.

    Chocolate Chip Pear Blondie Bites

    Like when you bring home a new dog named Joel and you're dying to change it to Jackson but that would just be plain wrong.

    The best part about these blondie babies is how easy they are. Like that dog named Joel could even make them.

    These taste like itty bitty chocolate chipey cookies with gooey bites of sweet pears. While their cute size should in theory aide in portion control, I ate three four straight out of the oven. They're officially my new favorite dessert! Secretly healthy, totally delish, and super duper cute.

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    Did I mention they're totally vegan, too? If you're not following a vegan diet, feel free to swap in a real egg for the flax "egg." You could also use brown sugar instead of coconut sugar, though they do sell coconut sugar now at Trader Joe's for super cheap! I have a feeling these would be awesome with bananas or chopped apples and cinnamon, too! The possibilities are endless, my friends.

    MAKE 'EM!

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    Chocolate Chip Pear Blondie Bites

    ★★★★★ 4.7 from 7 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph, MS, RD, LD
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 18 mins
    • Total Time: 28 mins
    • Yield: 20 1x
    • Category: Dessert
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    These vegan, whole grain Chocolate Chip Pear Blondie Bites are the perfect dessert to satisfy any sweet tooth!


    Ingredients

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    • 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water (or 1 egg)
    • ½ cup + 2 tbsp coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
    • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
    • ½ tsp vanilla extract
    • ¾ cup white whole wheat flour
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ½ tsp baking powder
    • 1 medium ripe pear, chopped into small pieces
    • ⅓ cup chocolate chips

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a mini muffin tin with coconut oil or cooking spray. (You could also use a regular muffin tin but you'll need to adjust the baking time.)
    2. In a small bowl, combine flax and water. Set aside to gel for 5 minutes.
    3. In a medium bowl, stir together coconut sugar, melted oil, vanilla, and flax egg until combined.
    4. In another medium bowl, mix together flour, salt, and baking powder. Add dry mixture to wet mixture and stir until just combined. It will look like a small amount of batter.
    5. Fold in chopped pears and chocolate chips.
    6. Spoon mixture into mini muffin tins, using your hands to press mixture evenly.
    7. Bake for 18 minutes. Cool pan on a cooling rack for 15 minutes before carefully removing blondies from pan to cool completely.

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    These vegan, whole grain Chocolate Chip Pear Blondie Bites are the perfect dessert to satisfy any sweet tooth!

    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. JK says

      May 14, 2021 at 9:16 pm

      I make these ALL the time! So easy and so good. But really, I made them with only 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup mini choco chips. I add more vanilla, too. They are PLENTY sweet with the pear. Plus I have made them with 3 over ripe bananas, too. Always a big hit at potlucks with the mini size, 1st to go!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 17, 2021 at 5:17 pm

        Mmmm love that! I totally need to remake these!!

        Reply
    2. JK says

      August 15, 2018 at 10:45 am

      this are awesome! I have made them MANY times, with pears and very ripe bananas, about 3. I use only 1/4 cup brown sugar , 1/4 cup mini choc chips and 1 tsp vanilla with a GF flour blend. WOW, they are so easy and fast and everybody loves them. Thanks for the recipe.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        August 15, 2018 at 12:05 pm

        Yummm! So you just mix in 3 ripe bananas? Sounds so good!

        Reply
    3. JK says

      August 15, 2018 at 10:45 am

      this are awesome! I have made them MANY times, with pears and very ripe bananas, about 3. I use only 1/4 cup brown sugar , 1/4 cup mini choc chips and 1 tsp vanilla with a GF flour blend. WOW, they are so easy and fast and everybody loves them. Thanks for the recipe.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        August 15, 2018 at 12:05 pm

        Yummm! So you just mix in 3 ripe bananas? Sounds so good!

        Reply
    4. Rebekah Jaunty says

      June 10, 2017 at 6:57 am

      A MyFitnessPal article recommended this recipe, so I tried it out yesterday. The blondies are delicious, and even better the second day!

      ★★★★

      Reply
    5. Rebekah Jaunty says

      June 10, 2017 at 6:57 am

      A MyFitnessPal article recommended this recipe, so I tried it out yesterday. The blondies are delicious, and even better the second day!

      ★★★★

      Reply
    6. Moz Ramos says

      March 20, 2017 at 10:59 pm

      I have almond and coconut flour as another healthy apternative to white flour since I don't have whole wheat flour on hand, can i used either coconut or almond flour instead?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 21, 2017 at 5:46 am

        Yes you should be able to no problem! If you swap wit coconut flour I might use half cup πŸ™‚

        Reply
        • Moz Ramos says

          March 21, 2017 at 7:29 am

          Cool. Thanks so much. So excited to make these tom πŸ™‚ I'll let u know how it goes..

          Reply
    7. Moz Ramos says

      March 20, 2017 at 10:59 pm

      I have almond and coconut flour as another healthy apternative to white flour since I don't have whole wheat flour on hand, can i used either coconut or almond flour instead?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 21, 2017 at 5:46 am

        Yes you should be able to no problem! If you swap wit coconut flour I might use half cup πŸ™‚

        Reply
        • Moz Ramos says

          March 21, 2017 at 7:29 am

          Cool. Thanks so much. So excited to make these tom πŸ™‚ I'll let u know how it goes..

          Reply
    8. sweetkitchenscience says

      September 04, 2015 at 6:32 am

      I just tried these at home and they are absolutely amazing!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 05, 2015 at 1:47 pm

        Awesome! I'm thrilled you liked them!

        Reply
    9. sweetkitchenscience says

      September 04, 2015 at 6:32 am

      I just tried these at home and they are absolutely amazing!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 05, 2015 at 1:47 pm

        Awesome! I'm thrilled you liked them!

        Reply
    10. Liz S. says

      November 09, 2014 at 9:30 am

      Blondies are my favorite baked good, so I especially love this recipe. Great ingredient/flavor pairing!

      Just discovered your blog - I will definitely be a loyal reader from now on. So glad I found it, such a great resource! I'm also a fellow Ohioan πŸ™‚

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 10, 2014 at 12:54 pm

        Awwww so glad you found me, Liz! I'm glad to have a fellow buckeye around!

        Reply
    11. Liz S. says

      November 09, 2014 at 9:30 am

      Blondies are my favorite baked good, so I especially love this recipe. Great ingredient/flavor pairing!

      Just discovered your blog - I will definitely be a loyal reader from now on. So glad I found it, such a great resource! I'm also a fellow Ohioan πŸ™‚

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 10, 2014 at 12:54 pm

        Awwww so glad you found me, Liz! I'm glad to have a fellow buckeye around!

        Reply
    12. Cassie says

      November 09, 2014 at 4:06 am

      Waiiiit how did I never know that pears + chocolate = love? I feel like I've been lied to the past 25 years... lying by omission of not knowing this existed.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 10, 2014 at 12:56 pm

        It's seriously a match made in heaven!!

        Reply
    13. Cassie says

      November 09, 2014 at 4:06 am

      Waiiiit how did I never know that pears + chocolate = love? I feel like I've been lied to the past 25 years... lying by omission of not knowing this existed.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 10, 2014 at 12:56 pm

        It's seriously a match made in heaven!!

        Reply
    14. Davida @ The Healthy Maven says

      November 07, 2014 at 2:22 pm

      I love that I was born in the decade when trans fats were all the rage. Can't wait to tell my kiddos all about it! Ummmm these look amazing. I want them. Bring Z and come over for a tea party!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 10, 2014 at 1:27 pm

        Same. We're coming armed with gluten-free chocolate chip pear blondies and allll the wine!!

        Reply
    15. Davida @ The Healthy Maven says

      November 07, 2014 at 2:22 pm

      I love that I was born in the decade when trans fats were all the rage. Can't wait to tell my kiddos all about it! Ummmm these look amazing. I want them. Bring Z and come over for a tea party!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 10, 2014 at 1:27 pm

        Same. We're coming armed with gluten-free chocolate chip pear blondies and allll the wine!!

        Reply
    16. Julia says

      November 07, 2014 at 1:03 am

      Mumsies are the bombdiggitydotcomforeverandeveramen! These are brilliant and I want to eat the whole batch. Please and thank you πŸ˜€

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 10, 2014 at 1:28 pm

        Eat alllll the blondies! Extra chocolate chips, please.

        Reply
    17. Julia says

      November 07, 2014 at 1:03 am

      Mumsies are the bombdiggitydotcomforeverandeveramen! These are brilliant and I want to eat the whole batch. Please and thank you πŸ˜€

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 10, 2014 at 1:28 pm

        Eat alllll the blondies! Extra chocolate chips, please.

        Reply
    18. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

      November 06, 2014 at 11:01 pm

      love the idea of putting pear in there! YUM!!

      Reply
    19. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

      November 06, 2014 at 11:01 pm

      love the idea of putting pear in there! YUM!!

      Reply
    20. Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says

      November 06, 2014 at 11:01 pm

      Currently obsessing over pear and chocolate right now after reading this and I mean seeeeerious cravings for it right now! YUM! Pinning this and making it asap!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 10, 2014 at 1:29 pm

        It's my recent favorite combo! So delish.

        Reply
    21. Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says

      November 06, 2014 at 11:01 pm

      Currently obsessing over pear and chocolate right now after reading this and I mean seeeeerious cravings for it right now! YUM! Pinning this and making it asap!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 10, 2014 at 1:29 pm

        It's my recent favorite combo! So delish.

        Reply
    22. Robin lucas says

      November 06, 2014 at 10:06 pm

      I can't wait to make these this weekend!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 10, 2014 at 1:31 pm

        Hope you love them!

        Reply
        • Robin lucas says

          November 11, 2014 at 1:48 pm

          Oh my....they are so good!

          Reply
          • Alexis says

            November 12, 2014 at 1:22 pm

            Wahoo!!!

    23. Robin lucas says

      November 06, 2014 at 10:06 pm

      I can't wait to make these this weekend!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 10, 2014 at 1:31 pm

        Hope you love them!

        Reply
        • Robin lucas says

          November 11, 2014 at 1:48 pm

          Oh my....they are so good!

          Reply
          • Alexis says

            November 12, 2014 at 1:22 pm

            Wahoo!!!

    24. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

      November 06, 2014 at 6:28 pm

      K so I freaked out when I saw these on IG because not only are they adorable but they sound freakin' amazing. And they're healthy too?! Mind.blown.

      I love the story behind them too. Lol, I actually changed my dog's name when I brought her home. Does that make me a bad person? πŸ˜‰

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 10, 2014 at 1:33 pm

        They're SO cute and SO tasty! I seriously ate 4 out of the oven πŸ™‚ And no, I think you're a fabulous person!

        Reply
    25. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

      November 06, 2014 at 6:28 pm

      K so I freaked out when I saw these on IG because not only are they adorable but they sound freakin' amazing. And they're healthy too?! Mind.blown.

      I love the story behind them too. Lol, I actually changed my dog's name when I brought her home. Does that make me a bad person? πŸ˜‰

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 10, 2014 at 1:33 pm

        They're SO cute and SO tasty! I seriously ate 4 out of the oven πŸ™‚ And no, I think you're a fabulous person!

        Reply
    26. GiselleR @ Diary of an ExSloth says

      November 06, 2014 at 4:41 pm

      I've got almost everything on the ingredient list. Off to get a dog named Joel and some coconut sugar. Will let you know what happens...

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 10, 2014 at 1:33 pm

        Good luck on finding a Joel!!

        Reply
    27. GiselleR @ Diary of an ExSloth says

      November 06, 2014 at 4:41 pm

      I've got almost everything on the ingredient list. Off to get a dog named Joel and some coconut sugar. Will let you know what happens...

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 10, 2014 at 1:33 pm

        Good luck on finding a Joel!!

        Reply
    28. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

      November 06, 2014 at 2:12 pm

      I have just recently become a pear lover, so I LOVE that they are making an appearance here. I bet the pear/chocolate combo is one that I would most definitely love. What's not to love about chocolate, right? πŸ˜‰

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 10, 2014 at 1:34 pm

        Agreed! There's never a bad time for chocolate.

        Reply
    29. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

      November 06, 2014 at 2:12 pm

      I have just recently become a pear lover, so I LOVE that they are making an appearance here. I bet the pear/chocolate combo is one that I would most definitely love. What's not to love about chocolate, right? πŸ˜‰

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 10, 2014 at 1:34 pm

        Agreed! There's never a bad time for chocolate.

        Reply
    30. Rachael@AnAvocadoADay says

      November 06, 2014 at 1:04 pm

      Pears and dark chocolate are a match made in Heaven! My all time favorite cake is Smitten Kitchen's pear and bittersweet chocolate cake - so delish!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 10, 2014 at 2:10 pm

        Yum that sounds sp fab!!

        Reply
    31. Rachael@AnAvocadoADay says

      November 06, 2014 at 1:04 pm

      Pears and dark chocolate are a match made in Heaven! My all time favorite cake is Smitten Kitchen's pear and bittersweet chocolate cake - so delish!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 10, 2014 at 2:10 pm

        Yum that sounds sp fab!!

        Reply
    32. Carly says

      November 06, 2014 at 11:06 am

      Holy yum!! These look great and I'm super pumped to try them.

      Thanks!
      http://www.playingforeats.com | Carly

      Reply
      • Sandra says

        November 06, 2014 at 12:50 pm

        These look yummy. Could you substitute the flour for a gluten free option? Like coconut flour, or rice flout?

        Reply
        • Alexis says

          November 10, 2014 at 2:10 pm

          A gluten-free all purpose flour or oat flour would work well. Coconut flour isn't interchangeable, so don't use that. Not sure about the rice flour!

          Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 10, 2014 at 2:11 pm

        Awesome! Enjoy!

        Reply
    33. Carly says

      November 06, 2014 at 11:06 am

      Holy yum!! These look great and I'm super pumped to try them.

      Thanks!
      http://www.playingforeats.com | Carly

      Reply
      • Sandra says

        November 06, 2014 at 12:50 pm

        These look yummy. Could you substitute the flour for a gluten free option? Like coconut flour, or rice flout?

        Reply
        • Alexis says

          November 10, 2014 at 2:10 pm

          A gluten-free all purpose flour or oat flour would work well. Coconut flour isn't interchangeable, so don't use that. Not sure about the rice flour!

          Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 10, 2014 at 2:11 pm

        Awesome! Enjoy!

        Reply
    34. Lindsay says

      November 06, 2014 at 10:56 am

      How would you adjust the baking time for a regular muffin tin?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 10, 2014 at 2:12 pm

        I would check them after 20 minutes and then use a fork to test them to see if they're done. I'm not exactly sure how long they'll take in a regular muffin tin!

        Reply
    35. Lindsay says

      November 06, 2014 at 10:56 am

      How would you adjust the baking time for a regular muffin tin?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 10, 2014 at 2:12 pm

        I would check them after 20 minutes and then use a fork to test them to see if they're done. I'm not exactly sure how long they'll take in a regular muffin tin!

        Reply
    36. Dietitian Jess says

      November 06, 2014 at 10:46 am

      I've been looking for a dessert to use pears in, thank you πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 10, 2014 at 2:12 pm

        You've found it! Wahoo!

        Reply
    37. Dietitian Jess says

      November 06, 2014 at 10:46 am

      I've been looking for a dessert to use pears in, thank you πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 10, 2014 at 2:12 pm

        You've found it! Wahoo!

        Reply
    38. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

      November 06, 2014 at 8:18 am

      Oh my!! These are going to make an appearance in my kitchen for sure! Love the way you fixed the original recipe. Nobody needs margarine in their life!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 10, 2014 at 2:12 pm

        Amen, sister! Margarine is the worst.

        Reply
    39. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

      November 06, 2014 at 8:18 am

      Oh my!! These are going to make an appearance in my kitchen for sure! Love the way you fixed the original recipe. Nobody needs margarine in their life!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 10, 2014 at 2:12 pm

        Amen, sister! Margarine is the worst.

        Reply
    40. Khushboo says

      November 06, 2014 at 7:05 am

      These are super cute...and so much more appealing than the regular recipe. Just the word 'margarine' makes me cringe! What did the fam jam think of these?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 10, 2014 at 2:13 pm

        Me too!! They haven't tried them yet, but I can't wait to see how they compare to the original πŸ™‚

        Reply
    41. Khushboo says

      November 06, 2014 at 7:05 am

      These are super cute...and so much more appealing than the regular recipe. Just the word 'margarine' makes me cringe! What did the fam jam think of these?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 10, 2014 at 2:13 pm

        Me too!! They haven't tried them yet, but I can't wait to see how they compare to the original πŸ™‚

        Reply

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