Brownies + Cashew Buttercream Frosting (Paleo, Gluten Free!)

I merged two recipes here (and altered it slightly) + made some paleo, gluten free brownies with cashew buttercream frosting!

Brownies:

• 1 cup coconut sugar

• 1/2 cup cacao powder

• 1/2 cup coconut flour

• 1/3 cup coconut oil (melted)

• 1/4 cup coconut (or almond) milk

• 6 large eggs

• 2 tablespoons paleo or vegan chocolate protein powder

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Cashew Butter Frosting:

• 1 cup cashew butter

• 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk 

• 3 tbsp. maple syrup or honey

• 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

• 1/4 tsp sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F and grease the a cake pan/baking dish with coconut oil

2. Combine all the ingredients for the BROWNIES ONLY in a food processor and blend until completely smooth

3. Pour the batter into the pan and cook for 30-35 minutes. Use a toothpick to test (if it comes out clean, its done)

4. Next, blend all FROSTING INGREDIENTS in a food processor until completely smooth

5. Once the brownies are fully cooked, spread the frosting evenly over them

The recipe's I merged were from Paleo Gluten Free + Minimalist Baker (2 amazing healthy food bloggers!):

https://paleoglutenfree.com/recipes/best-coconut-flour-brownies-and-peanut-butter-frosting/ (except I used cacao instead of cocoa powder, added some vanilla)

https://minimalistbaker.com/cashew-buttercream-frosting/ (except I substituted with cashew butter and omitted some of their ingredients)