Pumpkin Blondies

Ingredients:

Dry Ingredients

1 1/2 cups almond flour

1/4 cup Zen Basil Seeds

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp baking soda

Pinch of sea salt

Wet Ingredients

1 can pumpkin purée

1/2 cup maple syrup

2 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter

1 egg and 1 egg yolk

Add-Ins

1/2 cup sugar-free white chocolate chips

Topping

4 oz cream cheese (softened)

2 tbsp honey

2 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice

Zest of 1 orange

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.

Combine dry ingredients in a bowl.

Mix wet ingredients in a separate bowl, then fold into the dry ingredients until just combined.

Gently fold in the sugar-free white chocolate chips.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

While the blondies cool, make the topping: whisk softened cream cheese, honey, and orange juice until smooth.

Spread the frosting over the cooled blondies and sprinkle with orange zest.

Chill in the fridge for a few hours or overnight for the ultimate flavor and texture boost – I absolutely love them this way!