Fudgy Nut and Seed Butter Brownies

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup

smooth nut or seed butter ((I like roasted almond, hazelnut, or sunflower butter))

1/4 cup

+ 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

3/4 cup

unsweetened applesauce

1 1/2 tsp

pure vanilla extract

1/2 cup

unsweetened cocoa powder

3 tbsp

coconut flour

3/4 tsp

baking soda

1/2 tsp

fine sea salt

1/2 cup

vegan chocolate chunks (OR chopped chocolate from a 70% dark dairy-free chocolate bar, divided)

3 tbsp

whole nuts or seeds, (rough-chopped (I like almonds, hazelnuts, or sunflower seeds))