German Chocolate Brownies (GF/DF) (Edit recipe)

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These brownies take everything you love about classic German chocolate cake and pack it into a fudgy bite that’s completely gluten-free. Made with almond butter for extra richness and a soft, chewy texture, they are the perfect balance of indulgent and wholesome. Whether you’re baking for a holiday treat or just need a little chocolate therapy, these brownies deliver that nostalgic flavor with an easier, one-bowl twist.

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PREP TIME

15 minutes

COOK TIME

30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

19

Serves: 12

Ingredients

Brownies

0.5 cup Cacao Cashew Spread - Mixed Up Foods
.5 cup Coconut Sugar
.25 cup Coconut Oil
2 whole Eggs, large
1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
.5 cup Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour - Primal Palate
.33 cup Black Cacao Powder
.5 tsp Baking Powder
0.25 tsp Kosher Salt
.5 cup 100% Cacao Organic Vegan Unsweetened Dark Chocolate Chips - Pascha Chocolate Co.

German Chocolate Topping

1 cup Medjool Dates
1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
0.33 cup Maple Bliss Nut Butter - Mixed Up Foods
.33 cup Cornmilk - Maizly
1 pinch Sea Salt
.75 cup Coconut, Shredded
.75 cup Organic Sprouted Pecans - Lark Ellen Farm

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 pan with parchment.
In a bowl, whisk almond butter, sugar, coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Sift in GF flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined.
Add in chocolate chips
Spread batter into pan and bake 20–25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with fudgy crumbs.
Cool completely.
For the Topping:
add all ingredients into a blender or food processor.
Pulse until dates and pecans start to chop
Keep blending until smooth/slightly chunky for a thicker texture
Spread the coconut-pecan topping over the cooled brownies.
Slice and enjoy!

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	451
Fat:	32 g
Carbohydrates:	36 g
Protein:	7 g
Cholesterol:	0 g
Sodium:	129 mg
Fiber:	7 g
Sugars:	20 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated per serving.