Ingredients:
1 cup almond butter (or any nut/seed butter you prefer)
1/2 cup pure maple syrup (or raw honey)
1/4 cup melted coconut oil
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup almond flour (or oat flour)
2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan: 2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 6 tbsp water)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/3 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks (70% cacao or higher)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together almond butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
3. Add dry ingredients: Add cocoa powder, almond flour, sea salt, and baking soda to the wet mixture. Stir until fully combined and smooth.
4. Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips or chunks.
Pour into pan: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
5. Bake: Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still looks slightly underbaked. This keeps the brownies fudgy.
4. Cool and set: Let the brownies cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. For best results, chill in the fridge for an hour before slicing.
5. Slice and enjoy: Slice into 12 squares and enjoy!
6. Optional Add-Ins or Toppings:
Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for extra flavor.
Optional to add 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans for a crunchy texture.
Grocery list!
Almond butter (or any nut/seed butter you prefer)
Maple syrup (or raw honey)
Coconut oil
Unsweetened cocoa powder
Almond flour (or oat flour)
2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan: 2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 6 tbsp water)
Vanilla extract
1Sea salt
Baking soda
Dark chocolate chips or chunks (70% cacao or higher)
