Almond Butter Brownies with Cacao + Sea Salt Flakes

Ingredients:

16-oz jar of almond butter (I prefer Trader Joes creamy raw variety)
2 eggs
1 cup pure maple syrup
¼ cup agave nectar
1 tablespoon vanilla
¼ cup + 2 tablespoons cacao powder
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ cup cacao + extra for sprinkling on top
Sea salt flakes (optional)

Procedure:

Preheat oven to 325. Grease an 8 x 8 cake pan.

Using a hand mixer, blend almond butter until creamy. Add eggs, maple syrup, agave, vanilla, cacao, salt and baking powder; mix until fully combined. Stir in 1/4 cup cacao nibs.

Pour into prepared pan. You have the option to sprinkle extra cacao nibs and sea salt flakes for a crunch and enhanced flavor. Bake for 35 – 40 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10-15 minutes before cutting and serving.