Almond Butter Brownies

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I tried a new brownie recipe yesterday and it was soooo good!! It was also very different! I basically followed this recipe: http://www.elanaspantry.com/brownies/  only made some changes.  Here is what I did..

16 oz almond butter (I had a large jar of almond butter and weighed out 16 ounces), my favorite brand is Maranatha
2 eggs
1 ¼ cups honey
1T vanilla
½ cup cocoa powder
½ t salt
1t baking soda
1 cup chocolate chips

Almond butter separates as it sits on the shelf. I started by first stirring it up real well. ..

Measure out 16oz of almond butter (you can buy almond butter in 16oz jars if you don’t have a scale) and pour it into a mixer (I used my Bosch with the cookie paddles, a Kitchen Aid will do the job as well). Mix it for a bit to make sure it is smooth. Add eggs and mix well. Add honey and vanilla and mix again. Add the cocoa powder, salt and soda. Mix well. Fold in the chocolate chips. 

Pour batter into a greased 9x13 pan and bake at 325 for 35 to 40 minutes.

These were a big hit with the family… 

Note: I am pretty sure peanut butter could be subbed for the almond butter, I may try that next time!
 
 

Comments

  1. CharlotteJuly 18, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    I've never tried almond butter, but this sounds delicious.

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    1. CrystalJuly 18, 2012 at 10:10 AM

      Do try it Charlotte.. almond butter is so yummy!! :)

      Crystal

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  2. ShaniJuly 18, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    Is there no flour in these?
    Thanks!
    Shani

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    1. CrystalJuly 18, 2012 at 1:15 PM

      Yes that is correct... no flour..

      Crystal :)

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    2. ShaniJuly 18, 2012 at 8:46 PM

      Interesting, and very delicious-looking! :) Thanks for the response!
      Shani

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  3. Cozy Seaside HomemakerJuly 19, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    This is not about the brownies but they look awesome (I am giving up sugar :( so I won't get to taste 'em. But, I wanted to say GORGEOUS photo in your header. What a spectacular shot of the mountains! I'd love to do a painting of that!

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  4. JazkaborJuly 19, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    So gluten free? We just found out the reason for so many health problems is gluten allergies. It would be such a blessing to find this today. : )

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  5. Amanda KJuly 20, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    I made them with only 1 cup of honey and substituted with peanut butter (I got natural peanut butter at the salvage store for 1.99 for a 16 oz jar)

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  6. Amanda KJuly 20, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    Came out fabulous, by the way.

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  7. UnknownMarch 22, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    These were SO wonderful! I've pinned them and we've tried them 3 times now! I also am blogging about our favorite grain-free desserts and am going to list this as one of our favorites...with a link back to you also. :) Thanks again for sharing!

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