Paleo Apple Pecan Blondies

By Shirl

These dense, moist squares of fall-inspired deliciousness are going to fly off your dessert table. In a truly cozy combination of flavors, chopped apples, cinnamon, pecans and maple syrup form a dessert that perfectly embodies the taste and spirit the season. The best part? They’re made with paleo-friendly ingredients! How ‘bout them apples?

Ingredients

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• 1 cup cassava flour
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 2/3 cup maple syrup
• ½ cup almond butter
• 1/3 cup liquid coconut oil
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 egg whisked
• 1 cup peeled and finely chopped apples
• 1 cup crushed spiced pecans

Details

Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In large bowl, combine cassava flour, cinnamon, sea salt and baking soda.
In another bowl, mix together maple syrup, almond butter, coconut oil, vanilla and egg.
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients; mix well. Fold in apples.
Pour into baking dish and spread batter evenly. Top with spiced pecans.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until toothpick in center comes out clean.