Paleo & Vegan Peppermint Frosted Brownies

INGREDIENTS

eggs OR 2 Tbsp. ground flaxseed (from the bulk bins plus 5 Tbsp. water, for vegan version)

2/3 cup

blanched almond flour (from the bulk bins)

2 tbsp

tapioca starch

2/3 cup

Sprouts Unsweetened Cocoa Powder or from the bulk bins

1/2 tsp

baking powder

salt

1/3 cup

coconut sugar

1/3 cup

Sprouts Refined Coconut Oil (melted)

1/2 cup

Sprouts Pure Maple Syrup

3 tbsp

almond butter

1/2 tsp

peppermint extract

1 tsp

Sprouts vanilla extract

Sprouts Spray Coconut Oil

3/4 cup

+ 2 Tbsp. dairy-free chocolate chips (like Enjoy Life)

2 tbsp

Sprouts Refined Coconut Oil

1 tbsp

Sprouts Pure Maple Syrup

1/4 cup

Sprouts Coconut Cream

1/4 tsp

peppermint extract

1/2 tsp

Sprouts Vanilla Extract

vegan peppermint candies or candy canes (crushed, for topping)