Righteous Brownies With Caramel Frosting

• Brownie
• 1 cup dry pecans
• 1 cup dry walnuts
• 1 cup coconut flour
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 cup pitted Medjool dates
• 3/4 cup cacao powder
• 2 tablespoons almond butter
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• Frosting
• 1 cup cashews, soaked 30 minutes or more
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
• 1/4 cup cacao nibs, for garnish

1. In a food processor, process pecans, walnuts, coconut flour, and 1/4 tsp salt until finely ground.
2. Add dates, cacao powder, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract and blend until well combined.
3. Evenly press mixture into 8 x 8-in (2-L) pan.
4. In a blender or food processor, blend cashews, maple syrup, sugar, vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp salt, and lucuma powder until smooth.
5. Add coconut oil and blend until well combined.
6. Spread frosting over brownies and sprinkle with cacao nibs.

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/24553-righteous-brownies-with-caramel-frosting (may not work)