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Raw vegan brownies

GF, Vegan, Paelo, Refined sugar-free, Vegetarian, Egg-free, Soy-free
Prep Time 30 minutes
Refrigertion time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 9 Brownies
Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Australian, British, European
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

For the date and nut base
  • 225 grams Dates (pitted)
  • 175 grams Hazelnuts Substitute: any other nut
  • 70 grams Almond flour
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla extract
  • 75 grams Coconut oil
  • 45 grams Raw cacao powder
  • 2 Tbsp Maple syrup
  • Hot water To soak the dates
For the chocolate topping
  • 110 grams Coconut oil
  • 20 grams Raw cacao powder
  • 4 Tbsp Maple syrup
  • 2 Handfuls Pistachio nuts (chopped) Optional
  • Rose petals Optional

Equipment

  • Fridge
  • 9x9 inch baking tray
  • Grease-proof paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Blender/Food Processor
  • Mixing spoon
  • Microwave
  • Microwavable bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife

Method
 

To create the brownie base
  1. Soak the dates for 10 minutes in hot water before use to soften
  2. Remove the dates from the water
  3. Melt the coconut oil in a microwavable bowl (about 30-60 seconds)
  4. Add all of the base ingredients into a blender/food processor and pulse on a medium-high setting until it starts to stick together but is still maliable
  5. Line a baking tray with grease-proof paper
  6. Scoop the raw brownie base mixture into the baking tray and press down until the tray is covered evenly
  7. Place the baking tray into the fridge to harden whilst you create the chocolate topping
For the chocolate topping
  1. Melt the coconut oil in a microwavable bowl in the same way as you did for the brownie base
  2. Mix in the maple syrup and cacao powder into the coconut oil then whisk until fully combined with no clumps
  3. Remove the brownie base mixture from the fridge and pout the chocolate topping mix evenly over the base
  4. Optional: whilst the topping is wet, add any nuts or other toppings you desire
  5. Pop the tray back into the fridge for a further 30 minutes to set fully
  6. Cut into 9 even pieces and enjoy!

Notes

  • Calories do not include optional toppings
  • Storage: in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 4 months