Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup cacao powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup almond butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with unbleached parchment paper. Set it aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, cacao powder, baking powder, and salt, stirring thoroughly.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, almond butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, then gently incorporate 1/4 cup of chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing it out with a spatula. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
- Use the parchment paper flaps to lift the brownies out, place them on a cutting board, and cut them into 9 squares.
Notes
These brownies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Feel free to substitute almond flour with coconut flour for a different flavor profile.
For a sweeter treat, increase the amount of maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.