Healthier Fudgy Almond Butter Caramel Brownies
So fudgy, gooey, caramely, and nutty. These healthier brownies are irresistible and the perfect healthier alternative to start your new year off strong.
Ingredients
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ cup creamy almond butter
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate chunks
Almond Butter Caramel
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tsp tapioca or arrowroot starch
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, espresso, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together almond butter, coconut oil, vanilla, maple syrup, and coconut sugar. Pour wet mixture into dry. Combine with a spatula or wooden spoon. Fold in walnuts and chocolate chunks. The batter should be on the thicker side.
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Evenly spread the batter into half of the baking dish. Top with more chocolate chunks if desired. Bake for 20 min. Let cool for 8 min. before slicing.
Caramel
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Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Bring to a low simmer. Simmer for 3 min. until thickened and slightly reduced. Drizzle over brownies when ready to serve. Sprinkle over a bit of sea salt.