Caramel Pecan Blondies

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by | Updated: December 3rd, 2016

Blondes have more fun, especially when they’re a little nutty and not overly sweet. That’s what you’ll get with this caramel-drizzled, pecan blondies recipe. The pecans and almond flour nicely offset the coconut sugar, which keeps this healthy dessert comfortably rich and completely satisfying.

Pecan Blondies Recipe with Caramel Drizzle

Ingredients

1 2/3 cup almond flour
½ cup coconut sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs
½ cup coconut oil
½ cup pecans
1/3 cup almond milk

Topping:

2 Tbsp. raw honey
1 tsp. coconut sugar

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients (excluding topping). Stir well until thoroughly blended.
  2. Pour batter into a greased 8×8” baking dish. Top with additional pecans, if desired.
  3. Bake at 350° F for approximately 20 minutes.
  4. Let cool. Meanwhile, microwave topping ingredients in a glass measuring cup or bowl for 20 seconds.
  5. Drizzle topping over the bars and eat!