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Raw Brownies

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These raw brownies are impossibly fudgy and chocolatey! Made simply with walnuts, dates, and cocoa powder, they’re a deliciously healthy no-bake dessert ready in minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups Medjool dates (about 12)*
  • 1/4 cup almonds (unsalted)
  • 1 cup walnuts (unsalted)
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
  • Cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Remove the pits from the dates. Chop the almonds.
  2. Place the walnuts in the bowl of a food processor. Process on high until the nuts are finely ground.
  3. Add the cocoa powder and kosher salt. Pulse to combine.
  4. Turn on the food processor. As the processor is running, add the dates one at a time. Once all the dates have been added, the mixture should be crumbly but easily formable (it may form into a ball depending on how long you process it). Throw in the almonds and pulse a couple times to combine (if a ball has formed, you can also mix in the almonds in a bowl).
  5. Form the brownies: Line a small square dish with wax paper and press into the desired thickness (don’t worry if it does not fill the entire pan; the brownies are easy to shape). Alternatively, press the brownies into a mini-muffin tin or other mold. Place in the refrigerator or freezer for 5 to 10 minutes to firm up; they can easily be cut when cold.
  6. To serve, dust with cinnamon. (You also could add a bit of cinnamon to the brownie dough if desired.)

Notes

Adapted from My New Roots *Medjool dates are a type of date that is exceptionally large and sweet; it is important to find the real thing for this recipe. We were able to find them sold in bulk at our local grocery; they are also available for sale online. If you can’t imagine a dessert without chocolate, you could add a few dark chocolate chips if you’d like, or top with a bit of sea salt if you prefer the sweet / salty combination.

Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/raw-brownies/