RAW (vegan) BROWNIES

In this blog post I'll share with you a raw vegan brownie recipe. Why raw? For those who want zero flour in their diets. Make that gluten free. As far as sodium, this does not have a lot. However if you are a diabetic, check the sweetener which is pure maple syrup. You make the call. 

When I worked at a local health food store that had a deli, we served raw desserts. I had no idea what that was, but when I watched our vegan chef do her thing, and then sampled her creations I was totally amazed that you can make pies, cookies, and cakes without baking them. 

INGREDIENTS

1 1/3 cup walnuts

2 1/2 cup pitted dates

3/4 cup raw cacao powder

1 1/2 tbsp. pure maple syrup

1 tsp. sea salt

1 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract

3/4 cup chopped dark chocolate

DIRECTIONS

Add walnuts to a food processor, and pulse a few times.

Add the rest of the ingredients except for the chocolate and process until a thick dough is formed.

Add the chocolate and pulse a few times.

Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap, or wax paper then press the dough into all corners and make the top smooth.

Place the pan into your refrigerator, and let it sit to firm up at least 6-8 hours (covered). Cut into squares and serve.

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