Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F (180 C). Grease or spray 10 cups of a standard 12-cup muffin tin.

Step 2

In a food processor or high speed blended, process the oats until powdery. Add all of the remaining ingredients EXCEPT the baking soda. Process until completely smooth. Let mixture stand for 5 minutes to allow the flaxseed to thicken the batter. Sprinkle batter with baking soda; process until incorporated.

Step 3

Divide batter evenly among prepared cups. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown at edges (centers will initially puff and then deflate into fudgy goodness).

Step 5

Let cool in tin on a wire rack for 15 minutes and then carefully remove blondies from tin. Serve warm or let cool completely.