Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1/4 cup ghee or unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon monk fruit sweetener, divided
  • 3/4 cup superfine almond flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened smooth, blanched almond butter
  • Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir together cocoa powder, ghee, eggs, vanilla, salt, and 3/4 cup of the monk fruit sweetener in a large bowl. Stir in almond flour until thoroughly combined.
  • While brownies cool, stir together almond butter and remaining 1 tablespoon sweetener in a small bowl. Microwave on HIGH until loose, about 30 seconds. Spread evenly on top of brownies, and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Chill until set, about 15 minutes. Cut into 16 squares.