Saffron & Maple Pecan Blondies

When you want something sweet but grounding, these saffron and maple pecan blondies strike the perfect balance. Each square is infused with mood-lifting saffron, rich maple syrup, and crunchy pecans—a small ritual of comfort you can share or savor solo.

• 1 cup organic almond flour
  
  

• ¼ cup organic coconut flour
  
  

• ½ tsp baking soda
  
  

• Pinch of salt
  
  

• ½ tsp saffron threads, steeped in 1 tbsp warm milk
  
  

• ¼ cup organic coconut oil, melted
  
  

• ¼ cup organic maple syrup
  
  

• 2 organic eggs (or flax eggs for vegan option)
  
  

• 1 tsp organic vanilla extract
  
  

• ½ cup organic chopped pecans (plus extra for topping)
  
  

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
   
   

2. In a small bowl, steep saffron threads in warm milk for 5 minutes.
   
   

3. In a large bowl, mix almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and salt.
   
   

4. In another bowl, whisk together saffron milk, coconut oil, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla.
   
   

5. Combine wet and dry ingredients, fold in pecans.
   
   

6. Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle extra pecans on top.
   
   

7. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
   
   

8. Let cool, cut into squares, and enjoy!