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Raw Brownie (Vegan, Gluten Free) // The Laidback Vegan

Raw Brownie

A rich, dense brownie made from five, simple raw ingredients. Totally indulgent, yet healthy, at the same time.
Prep: 10 minutes
Yield:8 people

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole walnuts
  • 2 ½ cups dates , pitted
  • 1 cup raw cacao or cocoa powder**
  • 1 cup raw unsalted almonds , roughly chopped
  • ¼ tsp . sea salt

Instructions

  • Place walnuts in food processor and blend on high until the nuts are finely ground.
  • Add the cacao and salt. Pulse to combine.
  • Add the dates one at a time through the feed tube of the food processor while it is running. What you should end up with is a mix that appears rather like cake crumbs, but that, when pressed, will easily stick together (if the mixture does not hold together well, add more dates).
  • In a large bowl (or the pan you plan on putting the brownies in), combine the walnut-cacao mix with the chopped almonds. Press into a lined cake pan or mold. Place in freezer or fridge until ready to serve (it is also easier to cut these when they are very cold). Store in an airtight container.

Notes

Adapted from My New Roots
*I made a half-batch for these photos before I decided to, well, photograph them. The recipe makes double what you see in the photos. I also have a really crap blender, so if you have a food processor or Vitamix, you'll have a much smoother, more luxurious texture!
**You can find raw cacao at health food stores, like Whole Foods, or online.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 8g | Calories: 448kcal | Protein: 11g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 720mg | Total Carbs: 49g | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 31g | Net Carbs: 38g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 3mg
Recipe By:Cheryl Malik