Paleo Carob Brownies

Paleo Carob Brownies

This recipe for Carob Brownies is made with almond flour, coconut flour, and pure maple syrup.

Cook time: 25 minutes
Yield: 12 brownies

Ingredients

1/4 cup fine blanched almond flour
1/4 cup organic coconut flour
1/2 cup roasted carob powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
4 large eggs
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/3 cup unsalted butter or 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Grease an 8-inch square pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F.
3. Whisk together the flours, carob powder, salt, and baking soda.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, butter or coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
5. Stir the wet mixture into the dry mixture.
6. Stir in the chocolate chips (optional).
7. Pour or spoon the batter into the pan and even it out with a spatula.
8. Bake 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the brownies comes out clean.
9. Let cool before cutting into squares. Store sealed for a few days at room temperature or up to a week in the refrigerator.

Adapted from Erica's Comfy Belly Brownies {coconut flour}