Paleo Blonde Brownies
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Paleo Blonde Brownies
Description
The recipe starts with melting coconut oil and whipping eggs with coconut sugar, followed by sifting in almond flour for a fine, tender crumb. Creamy almond butter, baking soda, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and the melted coconut oil are incorporated, creating a thick batter studded with dark chocolate chips.
Baked in an 8 by 8-inch pan lined with parchment paper at 350°F for 17 to 18 minutes, the blondies develop golden edges while maintaining a moist interior. Letting them cool for 30 minutes ensures clean slices and the proper texture.
These brownies offer an alternative to traditional wheat-based desserts using paleo-friendly ingredients. Substitutions for coconut oil, almond butter, and maple syrup are noted for flexibility. The recipe balances sweetness and richness for a treat with a soft, slightly chewy bite.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 3 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 egg room temperature
- 2 1/4 cups almond flour
- 1/3 cup almond butter creamy
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- First, preheat oven to 350 degrees and line an 8 inch by 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a small microwave safe dish, melt coconut oil. Set aside.
- Next, in a stand mixer or KitchenAid, beat egg and coconut sugar for 1 minute. Sift in almond flour.
- Then, add in almond butter, baking soda, maple syrup, vanilla and melted coconut oil. Stir to combine.
- Once mixed, fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into lined baking pan.
- Then, bake for 17 to 18 minutes or until the edges are golden and the middle is set.
- Finally, remove from oven and cool for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ghee or grass-fed butter can replace coconut oil if preferred.
- Cashew butter or sunflower butter can be used instead of almond butter.
- Maple syrup may be substituted with honey.
- Allow at least 30 minutes of cooling before slicing for best texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 199kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 86mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 16IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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