Paleo Brownies with Almond Butter Icing
Sometimes you just need some chocolate like these Paleo Brownies with Almond Butter Icing. They are rich, dense and packed with chocolate to help you get through the afternoon slump. (paleo, gluten-free)
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Servings: 12
Calories: 220kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup superfine almond flour (Bob's Red Mill)
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup refined coconut oil
- 3 eggs
- ⅓ cup vegan chocolate chips (Enjoy Life)
Icing
- ½ cup natural almond butter
- 1-2 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the coconut oil in the microwave and set aside to cool a bit. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- In a large bowl whisk the almond flour, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, baking soda, and salt together.
- Add the three eggs and cooled coconut oil to the flour mixture. Stir well and add in chocolate chips.
- Spray a 9 x 9 baking pan with cooking spray and pour in batter. The mixture will be thick and you will need to spread with a spatula.
- Cook for about 20 minutes and then let cool completely before icing.
- When cooled make the icing. Melt ½ cup almond butter in the microwave and add 1-2 tablespoon of coconut oil. Stir well. Pour over the cooled brownies. Place in fridge to set for an hour or so before slicing.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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