GLUTEN-FREE BROWNIE BARS

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I can't eat dairy or gluten, but these gluten-free brownie bars are a satisfying substitute. The brownies will still seem soft when you pull them from the oven. They are done when the edges look very lightly browned. -Linda Speranza, Buckeye, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup almond butter
1/2 cup agave nectar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 package (10 ounces) dairy-free semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts, lightly toasted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. Line an 8-in. square baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the first 5 ingredients until blended. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts. Spread into prepared pan., Bake until edges begin to brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake), 30-35 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack, at least 2 hours. Lifting with parchment, remove brownies from pan. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.