Nut Butter Frosted Paleo Brownies Pops-
Nut Butter Frosted Paleo Brownies Pops are a fun, kid-friendly, low carb, grain-free, starch-free, dairy-free treat.
The recipe includes a paleo, low carb & keto version with dairy-free and nut-free options.
I used sunflower seed butter in this recipe, but you could use almond butter, peanut butter, or other types of nut butter if you desire.
I added a chocolate drizzle to some of the brownies pops and left others with just the nut-free butter frosting.
This frosted paleo or low-carb brownie pops are perfect for parties, showers, and any little celebration.
These were fairly easy to make and my kids and hubby went nuts for them.
My Kids always love anything that resembles a lollipop. I used a metal cake pop pan but you could also use a silicone cake pop pan, which also comes with the cake pop sticks.
The silicone pans were not out yet when I originally made this recipe, but I might need to give my cake pop pan to a donation center and get the silicon one.
The new silicone pans take up less space in my crowded kitchen cabinets.
I own this pan: the cake pop pan here: Cake Pop pan.
RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS BELOW:
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Nut Butter Frosted Paleo Brownies Pops
Ingredients
- BROWNIE POPS:
- ½ cup coconut flour sifted
- 3 tablespoon cocoa or cacao powder sifted., unsweetened
- cup Sweetener of choice: ½ maple syrup or for low carb option: ½ cup granulated erythritol sweetener (I used Swerve Brand)+ 20 drops, (¼ tsp) liquid stevia.
- 3 eggs beaten.
- ⅓ cup unsweetened coconut milk or almond milk.
- ⅓ cup coconut oil or butter melted.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- 1 tablespoon nut or seed butter of choice: sunflower seed butter or almond butter, melted.
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt.
- ½ teaspoon baking soda + 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar Mixed in a separate pinch bowl (will be fizzy).
- FROSTING:
- ¼ cup sunflower seed butter or almond butter, or peanut butter for low carb, unsweetened.
- 1 ¼ tablespoon coconut oil.
- teaspoon Sweetener of choice: 2 maple syrup and for low carb option: 20 drops(¼ tsp) or to taste liquid stevia, or 2 teaspoon granulated erythritol (I used Swerve Brand)., paleo
- 1 tablespoon chocolate mini chips melted * Optional garnish
- Kitchen Supplies:
- 1 to 2 cake pop pans or 1 8x8 baking pan.
- 2 mixing bowls and 1 pinch bowl (small bowl).
- 1 small sauce pan.
- 1 baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350◦ F, and oil a cake pop baking tray, or 8x8 baking pan (if you don’t have a cake pop tray).
- Sift coconut flour and cocoa powder together in a large mixing bowl. Add sea salt to the flour mixture. Set aside.
- Combine in a medium size mixing bowl: eggs, coconut milk, melted coconut oil or butter, vanilla extract, melted nut or seed butter. Mix together thoroughly. Add premixed baking soda- apple cider vinegar mixture to the egg mixture, and stir in well. Add Sweetener of choice to the egg mixture and combine thoroughly.
- Combine dry flour mixture and liquid egg mixture. Stir until chocolate batter forms.
- Place a spoonful of brownie batter into cake pop pan. Fill each depression until slightly over the top of depression. Place cake pop lid on top of pan. If you don’t have cake pop pan, then spoon batter into baking pan and spread around evenly, (can be cut into small squares when done).
- Bake for 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out almost clean from center.
- Let cool in pan for 5 minutes, then remove lid. Let cool completely in pan before removing brownie balls.
- In a small sauce pan combine all the ingredients except chocolate chip garnish. Stir over medium low heat until melted and combined. Remove from heat and let cool a few minutes.
- Once brownie balls are cooled, remove from pan. If using baking pan, then cut brownies into small cube sized squares. Press cake pop sticks, or small Popsicle sticks into the bottom of brownie ball or square.
- Dip brownie pop or square into melted nut butter frosting and roll around until covered in frosting. Place on a baking sheet line with parchment paper. Repeat until all are frosted.
- Place baking sheet in freezer for 20 minutes or until the nut butter frosting has solidified.
- Can be served, or garnished with melted chocolate drizzle.
Kathy says
How long will these pops keep their shape before melting? I'd like to make these for a shower and set them in a display that I made.
Stacey says
Kathy, it depends on how warm it is where your event is. You maybe can freeze them a little before the event, or keep them in the fridge until time to serve.
Rachel says
Do I have to use apple cider vinegar or is there a substitute, thanks!
Stacey says
Rachel, You can use regular white vinegar, or lemon juice, or 1 tsp cream of tartar.
tamara says
How do you keep the sunbutter frosting from being so runny and sticky after it is on the cake pop? Thanks
Stacey says
Tamara, I put them in the freezer for 10 to 12 minutes to harden the coconut oil in it, and it turns it into a harder coating. Then I keep them in the fridge to keep the coating solid. I am hoping that is still in my directions and did not get accidently deleted.
KathyT says
Hi, Stacey. Unsure about the sweetener for the brownie pops. It looks like it says +20 drops liquid stevia... Is that in addition to the sweetener of choice, e.g. the Swerve (or honey or maple syrup)? Or is the liquid stevia another option in the list of sweetener choices? Maybe it's just how it looks on the mobile version. Can you clarify?
Also, I've always understood I should purchase unroasted nut butters for best nutrition. Are there brands you like? The only unroasted brand I can find in stores was recently recalled for potential salmonella contamination. Are you aware of places online to buy unroasted nut butters?
Stacey says
Kathy, it is just in addition to the swerve option, not the other sweetener options.
~Stacey
Lisa | Mummy Made.it says
I love my Cake Pop tin! They're a great size for the little kids (when a cupcake is even too big for them!) and as a big kid I don't feel too bad about eating lots of them!
Great recipe
Stacey says
Hi Lisa, thank you for your kind comments. I love my cake pop pan too! I was stalking your very yummy blog and wow those s'more bars look quite delicious! On my baking list now.
~Stacey
Sybil Luft says
Omg! Thank you! What a great treat!
joannabanana21 says
oh gosh. i'm pretty sure i could eat 3 or 30 of these babies. nut butter frosting is just genius!!!!! these are kind of like reese's cup balls haha
these are the type of thing i'd make for a birthday or holiday because if i make them myself, they will be gone way too fast!! i'm jealous you have kids to help you eat these haha
Stacey says
Joanna, thanks for the great comments. So funny, yes they are small so maybe 30 is not too many, haha. Even with the kids, eating all the food experiments can add up. Someone has to taste test, but if I could only stop at tasting. Reese's cup balls, I like it!! I can always send the kids over to eat all your food, lol.
Stacey~
Cindy says
OMG I'm so going to make these! I bought a cake pop pan with the intention of making donut holes (aka Timbits here in Canada) for my boys lunches but I didn't know where to start because we need to be nut free and wheat free. Thank so much I will keep you posted.
Cindy from Canada
Stacey says
Thanks for commenting, Cindy. So glad your trying these. I am gluten free and my son is dairy free, and peanuts are just hard on my tummy. My 10 year old son loved these. Let me know how it goes, and if I need to adjust anything (more sweetness, more moisture, more cocoa, etc.).
Sincerely,
Stacey