Ingredients:
3/4 cup peanut butter (or any nut or seed butter)
1/4 cup Zen Basil Seeds
1/3 cup maple syrup (or honey)
3 tbsp coconut oil (or olive oil)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup cacao powder (sifted in)
2/3 cup almond flour
1/3 cup dairy-free mini chocolate chips
1/4 tsp salt
For the Topping:
1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions:
Prepare the Brownie Bars:
In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, Zen Basil Seeds, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Sift in the cacao powder, and mix until fully incorporated.
Add the almond flour, dairy-free mini chocolate chips, and salt to the mixture. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
Form the Bars:
Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
Press the brownie mixture firmly and evenly into the lined dish, making sure it's compact and smooth on top.
Prepare the Topping:
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dairy-free chocolate chips and coconut oil together in 20-30 second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
Pour the melted chocolate over the pressed brownie mixture, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Chill:
Place the baking dish in the refrigerator and chill for about 40 minutes, or until the bars are firm and the chocolate topping has set.
Serve:
Once chilled, lift the brownie slab out of the dish using the parchment paper and cut it into bars.
Enjoy these wholesome, high-fiber brownie bars as a satisfying and nutritious treat!
Storage:
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
