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    Salted Plains » Recipes » Cookies & Bars

    Gluten-Free Trail Mix Brownies (Vegan)

    Published: Jun 7, 2020 by Tessa · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    These Gluten-Free Trail Mix Brownies have an almond butter base and are sweetened with maple syrup and coconut sugar. Topped with nuts, seeds, and chocolate for a fun and easy brownie recipe! Vegan.

    Brownies with nuts and seedsTrail mix is not just for snacking anymore. 

    Seeds, nuts, dried fruit, and chocolate pieces give your brownies the easy upgrade you never knew they needed.

    Brownies in panWhat makes this healthier gluten-free brownie recipe more special is that it uses an almond butter base.

    Nut butter can do wonders in gluten-free baking, aiding in the binding of the ingredients. 

    Brownies

    Gluten-Free Trail Mix Brownies Ingredients

    With a jar of almond butter, some other pantry items, and the trail mix toppings of your choosing, you are halfway to dessert. Here's the major ingredients you'll need:

    • Ground flaxseed
    • Almond butter
    • Maple syrup
    • Coconut sugar
    • Unsweetened cocoa powder
    • Vanilla extract

    For the toppings:

    • Seeds
    • Nuts
    • Dried fruit
    • Chocolate gems
    • Chocolate chips

    Trail Mix BrowniesTrail mix toppings

    This is the fun part. Are you a traditional peanuts, raisins, and chocolate pieces kind of trail mix person? Or are the healthier or "hippie" trail mixes more your speed?

    When it comes to topping these gluten-free trail mix brownies, the possibilities are endless. Here's a few ideas:

    • Almonds
    • Walnuts
    • Peanuts
    • Cashews
    • Sunflower seeds
    • Pepitas
    • Dried cranberries
    • Dried raisins
    • Dairy-free chocolate gems
    • Dairy-free chocolate chips

    Try your favorites to add the right amount of salty-sweet crunch!

    BrowniesWant more trail mix inspiration? Check out these trail mix cookies from Minimalist Baker. 

    Trail Mix Brownies

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    Brownies with trail mix

    Gluten-Free Trail Mix Brownies

    These Gluten-Free Trail Mix Brownies have an almond butter base and are sweetened with maple syrup and coconut sugar. Topped with nuts, seeds, and chocolate for a fun and easy brownie recipe! Vegan.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 16 brownies
    Calories: 257kcal
    Author: Tessa

    Ingredients

    • 2 flax eggs 2 Tablespoons ground flaxseed + 6 Tablespoons water
    • 16 ounces almond butter well stirred
    • ½ cup maple syrup
    • 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup coconut sugar
    • 4 tablespoons unsweeteneed cocoa powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ⅓ cup dairy-free chocolate chips or chocolate gems
    • ⅓ cup mix of nuts, seeds, or dried fruit

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9x9 square baking pan with cooking spray, then line with parchment paper so that it hangs over two sides.
    • In a medium bowl stir to combine almond butter, maple syrup, flax eggs, and vanilla extract. Add coconut sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt and mix until ingredients are fully combined.
    • Pour batter into prepared baking pan and spread into an even layer. Batter will be sticky, use a rubber spatula to help spread batter. Sprinkle toppings of choice in an even layer. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
    • Remove from oven, place pan on wire rack to cool. When cool, slice into bars.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 282mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Brynne

      September 27, 2021 at 1:50 pm

      5 stars
      Yum!

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