Righteous Brownies with Caramel Frosting

Ingredients

Brownie

• 1
  
  cup dry pecans
  
• 1
  
  cup dry walnuts
  
• 1
  
  cup coconut flour
  
• 1/4
  
  teaspoon sea salt
  
• 1/2
  
  cup pitted Medjool dates
  
• 3/4
  
  cup cacao powder
  
• 2
  
  tablespoons almond butter
  
• 1/2
  
  cup maple syrup
  
• 1
  
  tablespoon vanilla
  

Frosting

• 1
  
  cup cashews, soaked 30 minutes or more
  
• 1/2
  
  cup maple syrup
  
• 1/4
  
  cup coconut sugar
  
• 1
  
  tablespoon vanilla
  
• 1/4
  
  teaspoon sea salt
  
• 1/4
  
  cup melted coconut oil
  
• 1/4
  
  cup cacao nibs, for garnish
  

Directions

Brownie

1. In a food processor, process pecans, walnuts, coconut flour, and 1/4 tsp salt until finely ground.
2. Add dates, cacao powder, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract and blend until well combined.
3. Evenly press mixture into 8 x 8-in (2-L) pan.

Frosting

1. In a blender or food processor, blend cashews, maple syrup, sugar, vanilla extract, ¼ tsp salt, and lucuma powder until smooth.
2. Add coconut oil and blend until well combined.

3. Spread frosting over brownies and sprinkle with cacao nibs.