Dark Chocolate Peppermint Brownies

INGREDIENTS

6 tbsp

butter or coconut oil

1/2 cup

chocolate chips

large egg plus 1 large yolk

1/2 tsp

vanilla

1/2 cup

no-sugar-added applesauce

3/4 cup

blanched almond flour

1/2 cup

cocoa powder ((Special Dark is recommended, natural is fine too))

3 tbsp

granulated monk fruit sweetener (or granulated stevia)

1/4 tsp

salt

1/2 cup

coconut cream

large egg

2 tbsp

granulated monk fruit sweetener (or granulated stevia)

1/4 tsp

peppermint extract

Festive sprinkles (if desired)