Vegan Paleo Gluten-Free Brownies with Caramel Sauce

Indulge in these delicious vegan brownies that are also paleo and gluten-free, topped with a decadent dairy-free caramel sauce. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings without compromising your dietary preferences.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts optional
• 1/2 cup coconut cream
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F 175C

Grease a baking dish with coconut oil

In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, baking soda, and salt

Add melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients

Mix until well combined

Fold in dairy-free chocolate chips and chopped nuts, if using

Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

Allow to cool before slicing

In a small saucepan, combine coconut cream, coconut sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and becomes caramel-like in consistency, about 5-7 minutes

Remove from heat and let it cool slightly

Drizzle the caramel sauce over the cooled brownies before serving