Vegan Blondies - Vegan Heaven

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup melted vegan butter
• 3/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
• 2 teaspoons natural vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons cashew butter
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegan dark chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
• sea salt flakes, to sprinkle ((optional))