Almond Butter Blondies

By Kathy C.

Moist, chewy, and filling, this Paleo/grain and dairy free blondie is bound to become a family favorite.
By Alison
http://healthnutnation.com/2013/05/08/make-almond-butter-at-home/
Nutrition:
Serving Size38g
Yields16
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193/Calories from Fat 122
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 121mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Sugars 10g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 7% Iron 7%

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond butter (recipe works great with batches of Almond Butter that fail)
• 1/3 cup honey (*I use maple syrup)
• 1 egg
• 1 Tbsp. vanilla
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt
• 2/3 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Details

Servings 16
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from healthnutnation.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. In a large bowl (I use my Kitchen Aid), mix almond butter and honey
3. Add egg and vanilla and mix until well incorporated.
4. Add coconut flakes
5. Sprinkle in baking soda and powder
6. Add chocolate chips
7. Scrape contents into an ungreased (preferably glass) 8″ square baking dish
8. Press firmly into pan
9. Bake for 18-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with dry crumbs.

Notes:
The dough will be quite firm and very oily seeming. Don't worry, it will come together when baked!
*If using a messed up batch of homemade almond butter add 1-2 Tbs of coconut oil to the mix.

To make almond butter: Toast almonds in a 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes. Let cool and blend into almond butter using your Vitamix.
By Alison