Paleo Blonde Brownies

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. coconut oil

3 Tbsp. coconut sugar

1 egg, room temperature

2 ¼ cups almond flour

1/3 cup creamy almond butter

1 teaspoon baking soda

3 Tbsp. maple syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2/3 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350˚F and line an 8 by an 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a small stovetop pan, melt coconut oil.
3. Using a hand mixer, beat egg and coconut sugar for 1 minute. Sift in almond flour.
4. Add in almond butter, baking soda, maple syrup, vanilla, and melted coconut oil. Stir well to combine.
5. Once mixed, fold in chocolate chips. Pour batter into lined baking pan.
6. Bake for 17 to 18 minutes or until the edges are golden and the middle is set.
7. Remove from oven and cool for 30 minutes before slicing and serving. Once cool, serve and enjoy!

Serves 4

Inspired by: https://organicallyaddison.com/paleo_blonde_brownies/