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A stack of paleo brownies with salted caramel ready to eat for dessert.
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Salted Caramel Fudgy Paleo Brownies

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 9 brownies

Ingredients

Paleo Brownies

  • ½ cup almond butter smooth
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 eggs*
  • 2 Tbsp. coconut oil melted
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • cup almond flour finely ground, blanched
  • ¾ cup cocoa powder dark
  • ½ cup coconut sugar
  • ¼ tsp. salt

“Salted Caramel”

  • 4 oz. dates pitted, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes
  • ¼ cup almond milk
  • 2 Tbsp. water
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. coconut oil melted

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl combine almond butter, maple syrup, eggs, coconut oil, and vanilla. Mix with a large spoon or whisk until just combined.
  • In a separate, medium-sized bowl, combine almond flour, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, and salt. Whisk to combine.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just incorporated.
  • Pour brownie batter into an 8-inch square baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in preheated oven for 18-20 minutes.
  • While brownies are baking, combine dates, almond milk, water, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a high speed blender or food processor. Blend for 2-3 minutes or until mixture is completely smooth.
  • Let brownies cool to room temperature before topping with “salted caramel.” Enjoy!

Notes

*For vegan: substitute 2 flax eggs (2 T. ground flax seeds and 5 T. water) for the eggs.

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 2.1mg