Vegan Pecan Pie Brownies

Ingredients:

For the Brownie Layer:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
• 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Pecan Pie Topping:

• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/3 cup maple syrup or agave nectar
• 1/3 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt