Nut Butter Blondies

Things have been busy in the Hanlin household. Two little girls=one very busy mom! But none-the-less, I still find time to do some cooking and baking... I have to spoil my family! Aubrey loves anything with chocolate and I try and keep gluten free, paleo-friendly snacks around the house for her (lucky for Rory!). I whipped these up today and got thumbs up from Rory, my Mom, and most importantly, Aubrey Rose!

Nut Butter Blondies

1 cup almond butter

1 cup peanut butter

2/3 cup agave

1 tbsp vanilla

3 eggs

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

handful of dark chocolate chunks

1. In a mixer, blend all ingredients, except chocolate, until well combined.

2. Spoon into a greased 9x13 inch pan.

3. Sprinkle top with chocolate chips and gently pat into the batter.

4. Bake at 325 for ~30 minutes.

Because sometimes, a girl just needs some chocolate!

Coconut Hot Chocolate

1 tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 tbsp agave nectar
pinch of salt
3/4 c coconut milk

Mix cocoa, agave, salt and 2 tbsp coconut milk together until thoroughly mixed. Add remaining coconut milk and pour into sauce pan. Cook over medium/low heat until steaming. (Or microwave.)

Serves 2

The coconut milk I use is from Harris Teeter and is richer than some of the other brands. It seems to be almost a cross between coconut milk and coconut cream. Regardless, it makes this a very decadent hot cocoa!