Pumpkin Brownie Squares

Ingredients

• 1/4 finely chopped pitted dates
• 1 can pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup almond butter
• 1/4 cup cacao powder
• 2 scoops Arbonne chocolate protein powder
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
• 3 tablespoons raw cacao nibs (reserve 1 tablespoon for topping)
• chopped pecans for topping (however many you like)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees & grease a 8"x8" pan with a little EVOO spray.
2. First mash the chopped pitted dates well - it should be a gooey sticky paste.
3. Then combine all ingredients and mix well until a thick batter is formed (room temperature almond butter to start with will make things easier).
4. Transfer batter into pan, top with reserved cacao nibs and bake 50 - 60 minutes minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
5. Sprinkle chopped pecans all over and press gently into brownies. Return to oven for 5 minutes.
6. Let cool completely before cutting into squares. Enjoy!