Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup Zen Basil Seeds
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- A pinch of sea salt
- 1 egg and 1 egg yolk (for binding)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or butter
Cream Cheese Topping:
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup chopped strawberries
- 1/2 cup blueberries
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, Zen Basil Seeds, baking soda, and sea salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the egg, egg yolk, coconut oil/butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until well incorporated.
5. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
For the Cream Cheese Topping:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
2. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Chill the frosting in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes if needed to firm up.
4. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cookie squares.
Add the Fresh Toppings:
1. Top the frosted cookie squares with chopped strawberries and blueberries.
Enjoy these deliciously healthy cookie squares topped with creamy goodness and fresh berries at your 4th of July celebration!
