Walnut Cacao Brownie

By Tess Bredesen, Cognitive Nutrition Director at Thrive, Cognitive Health Nutritionist, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach

INGREDIENTS

1/3 c Cacao Powder
1⁄2 c Ghee, Melted
3 Tbs Coconut Cream
11⁄2 Tbs Pure Monk Fruit
2 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Baking Soda
1⁄4 tsp Sea Salt
2 Eggs
1 Bar Lily’s Extra Dark Chocolate, Melted 1 c Almond Flour
1 c Walnuts, Chopped

PREP

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Line an 8 x 8” baking pan with parchment paper, or grease pan with ghee.

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cacao powder, melted ghee, coconut cream, monk fruit, vanilla, cinnamon, baking soda, and sea salt.

4. Whisk the eggs into the batter thoroughly.

5. Stir in the melted Lily’s chocolate bar.

6. Add the almond flour, about 1⁄4 cup at a time, whisking vigorously until fully blended and smooth.

7. Combine the chopped walnuts.

8. Pour batter into baking pan and spread out evenly.

9. Bake for 17-25 minutes. To test, stick a toothpick in the center of the pan; if it

   comes out clean, it's ready.