1 cup pecans (you can use walnuts in a pinch, but pecans are much better!)
1 cup dates
5 tablespoons raw cacao (cocoa) powder
4 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut
2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Directions
1. Place pecans alone in your food processor and process until the pecans become small and crumbly.
2. Add dates to the raw brownie recipe and process again until the mixture sticks together and the dates are well processed.
3. Add the remaining ingredients to this raw brownie recipe and process again until the mixture turns a lovely dark chocolatey brown. Stop processing before it gets too buttery. (There should still be air between the small bits so that you will be able to press them down into your brownie pan.)
4. Dump the mixture into a brownie dish or small cake pan and press down firmly using your clean hands.
5. Refrigerate this raw brownie recipe for a couple of hours. You do not have to refrigerate it, but it is much easier to slice when chilled. By the way, this is actually a raw brownie recipe that keeps its shape! So it can be good for serving to non-raw fooders because the presentation of this raw brownie recipe is good when chilled.
6. Store this raw brownie recipe in the refrigerator if it lasts that long!
PS: For an even more delightful brownie, serve it with this easy, instant raw chocolate icing.
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
Raw brownie recipe -- finally, a raw brownie recipe that tastes like REAL BROWNIES!
I am quite surprised and amazed at how the texture of this raw brownie recipe resembles real brownies--especially after this raw brownie recipe is refrigerated for about an hour or even longer.
My husband thinks this raw brownie recipe needs chocolate icing, but I disagree. I think it's perfect on its own! (But it is true, everything is better with raw chocolate icing on it.)
You can also use this raw brownie recipe as a pie crust or as very chocolately raw truffles.
Good luck trying to keep this raw brownie recipe around for longer than 24 hours. This vegan recipe would be good for about six small servings. Feel free to double the recipe if you want more or if you want to make it last longer. (I usually double it.)
Without further ado, here's my favorite uber-delicious and simple raw brownie recipe.
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Karen
Feb 13, 2011
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Love your recipes. Can't wait to try the brownie.
I was wondering if you had any raw candy recipes that aren't chocolate. My daughter asked me to make the treats that the Easter Bunny would hide. I have a chocolate recipe that I'll use but I would like to do something else besides all chocolate stuff. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks for sharing your wonderful recipes.
Karen
The Rawtarian
Feb 13, 2011
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Hi!
Hmmm.... good question. And aren't you a wonderful mom making home-made treats for your daughter. :)
Halvah is a good non-chocolatey option, but it's not really candy per se... Plus, it's not really something that the Easter bunny would bring!
The short answer is that I have never really made raw candy, except raw chocolate bark which is, of course, chocolatey.
Let me think here... There must be a way to make a sweet fruity hard candy type thing. I wonder if you blended up say, raspberries and agave nectar (not honey because honey doesn't dehydrate properly, it never gets hard) and maybe some tahini for creaminess that might be tasty, kind of like salt water taffy. If you spread it really thin?? I have no idea... And, plus, the presentation would probably be horrible. Lol.
Oh dear, what can we make for you daughter????
Monique
Feb 28, 2012
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Maybe a recipe for a fruit leather? Like fruit roll ups? I made them 20 yrs ago, but lost the recipe. :(
Gillian
Jun 19, 2013
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Sorry, I know this thread started ages ago, but as far as fruit leather/roll-ups, I like the look of this:
http://www.fifteenspatulas.com/homemade-strawberry-fruit-rollups/
Gillian
Jun 19, 2013
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Oh sorry that recipe I posted a link to above isn't raw...
Avani
Jul 20, 2012
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Hi! Im making your raw brownies right now :) Made tacos last week, real yummy! I did want to make a note that Agave is not raw? I have always stayed away from Agave because I didn't trust it but evidence is FINALLY being brought to light on it, Its highly processed and actually an unhealthy substance. Here is a little tid bit on it...
http://realfoodforager.com/why-i-never-use-agave/
Alexandra Goodall
Jul 30, 2012
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Thanks for this link on Agave Nectar! I have felt unsure of this sweetener for quite some time, and always opt for local, unpasturised honey (I feel it's a more sustainable option than shipping bottles full of cactus liquid from mexico) but this confirms my decision. The article you linked to is good, and they cite a very solid article by Sally fallon Morell (I like her work).
ps. Miss Rawtarian: thank you so much for your site - just discovered it and can't wait to try some recipes!
Alexandra Goodall
Jul 30, 2012
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sorry, and maple syrup of course is a technically vegan alternative and gives the delicious molasses notes that honey doesn't have... although not raw
Alexandra Goodall
Jul 30, 2012
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Although.... a good rebuttal on the anti-agave article: http://ftp.realrawfood.com/agave-high-fructose-health-food-fraud-rebuttal
a complex issue.
Kaity
Apr 27, 2013
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I read that dehydrated bits of kiwi fruit make a good sweet and sour candy and I dehydrate strawberry which tastes very candy-like
Katrina
Mar 23, 2013
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Hi there, i madwmy daughter 'fake' easter eggs last year with just a raw fruot and seed and nut blend, like the brownie recipe but with no cocao and i used lots of different nuts and seeds and yes tahini goes in well and why not try carob powder instead of cacao? I find dates and figs to be sonkoust and sweet that even just either or both of them, blended with walnuts or pecans especially, make great chocolate substitues. You could add some acai berries or naturally infused cherries or dridd apple too :). Enjoy
Naama
Feb 13, 2011
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Thanks!
sounds gooood.
Will try it tonight, right after my daughter's birthday party. Can't wait :-)
The Rawtarian
Feb 17, 2011
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Happy birthday to your daughter, Naama! How old is she?
Naama
Mar 05, 2011
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She is 8 yo.
This recipe is great. Big success. Thank you!
Anna
Feb 15, 2011
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Looks like a combo of my two faves, brownies and macaroons!
The Rawtarian
Feb 17, 2011
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Precisely!
Aari
Mar 03, 2011
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Will this work if I soak the walnuts or will that make it too soft?
The Rawtarian
Mar 03, 2011
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Hi Aari! I wouldn't worry about it, just pat them dry with a paper towel or tea towel and you should be good to go!
If you make the brownies with the soaked walnuts, give us an update please.
Bye!
Irene E. Bruce
Feb 27, 2013
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Update on brownies with soaked walnuts:
I have trouble digesting nuts, so I soaked the walnuts over night (pecans are not easy to find here in the Netherlands). Then I dehydrated them.
The brownies are good, but I would not say that they are "just like conventional brownies". I think more chocolate would have helped. Next time I will add an extra tablespoon raw cacao powder. I think the soaking reduced the oil content, so they were also a little less creamy than they could have been. I also added a bit of freshly ground cardomon to make them special.
I'll defnitely make them again with a tweek here and there.
Thank you, Laura Jane, for your wonderful website and your fresh energy!
Irene
The Rawtarian
Feb 27, 2013
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Hi Irene, thank you for your note. It's comments like yours that make this place such a valuable resource!
Nosaltypeanut
Mar 07, 2013
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Hi Irene, I just joined the site today! :-) I saw that you used cardomon in the brownies. I see that cardomon is used in lots of recipes that I've never used it. What kind of flavor did it add? Thanks
Chili
Mar 09, 2011
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Awesome Brownies!!! Thank You for sharing! Chili
The Rawtarian
Apr 11, 2011
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My pleasure, Chili :) Pretty easy, aren't they?
TheConsciousGoddess
Mar 14, 2011
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it is official. these brownies are one of the best things i've ever tasted! my son's reaction: "are these supposed to be good? because they're DELICIOUS!" :)
The Rawtarian
Apr 11, 2011
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Heehee. Yes, they are delicious. Glad your son agrees. :)
The Rawtarian
May 15, 2011
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NEWS BULLETIN: I just tried this with pecans instead of walnuts (because I didn't have any walnuts on hand) and it was EVEN BETTER with pecans! So you can use either one, or even a bit of both.
Rebecca
Jun 12, 2011
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Hey Laura! Love the taste of the brownies. Only problem is it didn't stick together like it's supposed to even after all day in the fridge, just crumbled apart. Not sure where I went wrong, but taste wins, I'll definitely make it again.
The Rawtarian
Jun 13, 2011
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That's odd. What kind of dates did you use? Were they really dry?
Christy
Jun 22, 2011
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Laura, what delicious brownies - I couldn't believe how good they were!! I followed the recipe to the letter and the they turned at just right. Well, I did do something that the recipe didn't call for and that was to soak the walnuts for a few hours and then let them dry some before I put them in the food processor. Thank you so much for all the recipes. I made the Strawberry Smoothie and it was wonderful. I'm in the process of gathering the ingredients for the flax crackers also. Can't wait to get them in the dehydrator. Everything you're doing is helping me stay "in the raw". Allot of the raw recipes "out there" are so difficult and time consuming I just get overwhelmed but thanks to you I'm not anymore.
The Rawtarian
Jun 25, 2011
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Heehee, glad you liked them! :))))
I do try to keep things pretty simple and tasty, and I'm so glad that you're appreciating and enjoy these recipes :)
Erin
Jun 26, 2011
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Oh my chocolatey goodness! We are topping these tasty treats with some banana ice cream for my son's 3rd birthday today. Mmmmmmm!
The Rawtarian
Jun 26, 2011
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Yummy birthday treat!! Happy bday to your little 'un!
Tara
Jul 14, 2011
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These are delicious! However, the dates I was using were in fact too dry. Do you think that soaking them for about an hour, would help?
The Rawtarian
Jul 14, 2011
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Hi Tara,
To answer your question, yes, soaking for even 20-30 minutes in some nice warm water beforehand will do wonders :) Wise girl! Try to squeeze out the extra liquid from the dates a bit before putting them in the recipe so that there isn't too much excess water in there.
Tara
Jul 20, 2011
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This did the trick! The brownies turned out just perfect! Quite brilliant, you are :)
The Rawtarian
Jul 20, 2011
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Great minds think alike :)
Diana Elliott
Feb 06, 2013
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Hi I'm also new to the raw food concept. Justvwondering if you use fresh dates in your recipes or another alternative. Any preparation besides pitting them. Thanks,
Diana
The Rawtarian
Feb 06, 2013
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Hi Diana, no prep required except pit removal
Brenda
Jul 14, 2011
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These look fabulous...I will make them for my family, but darn it all, I am allergic to tree nuts.
How horrible do you think it would be to substitute peanuts....?
Thanks
The Rawtarian
Jul 14, 2011
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Hmmm... Nooooo peanuts won't work I think.
That's crappy about the tree nut allergy :( I think that tree nuts include "brazil nuts, cashews, chestnuts, filberts/hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts (pignolia nuts), pistachios, and walnuts." (Wikipedia)
So what does that leave beside peanuts?? :( Seeds, can you eat pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds etc?
Pumpkin seeds might work in this recipe ...?
Brenda
Jul 15, 2011
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Yes, seeds are no problem.
You think raw pumpkin, or.....?
Thanks.
I may just make it as you intended, and enjoy my family's smiles!
The Rawtarian
Jul 15, 2011
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Yes, I think you could try it with pumpkin seeds. I haven't made it that way myself, though. If you make it with PS, please come back and tell us how it was so that we can know whether to try it that way as an alternative! :)
Danny Newcomer
Sep 01, 2011
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Almonds and cashews are not considered tree nuts and can be eaten by many people who have tree nut allergies. They are pits of fruits and therefore do not fall into the category of true nuts. There are those who also have allergies to these as well as allergies to true nuts. You may want to check with you allergist regarding almonds and cashews as they may have already tested you for them.
Johanna
Aug 04, 2011
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Hello there
I made these last evening, and, they are nice, but, they kind of taste powdery from the cocoa.
Is there anything I can do to take away the powder flavour. I used Bournville Cocoa Powder. :)
The Rawtarian
Aug 04, 2011
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Hmmm.. I am thinking it's an issue with your dates. They probably weren't moist enough. If your dates are really dry you should soak them in some warm water for a bit first.
What you could do with this batch if you wanted is throw them back in your FP and add a bit of water (like, 1 tbsp or less) spin 'em up again. And/or maybe 1 tbsp of coconut oil.
If you aren't finding them sweet enough you could add some honey and water too.
But next time I think you need more moisture.
Johanna
Aug 05, 2011
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Awww, you responded. Thank you.
No one has complained of this powdery flavour, but, I just didn't seem quite right. My dates were pretty dry, but the mixture seemed moist enough, so I assumed it was okay.
I might try making this again today, but this time with Pecans Nuts, and I shall also add a little Honey with the Agave Syrup.
Thank you again for your thoughts.
Johanna
The Rawtarian
Aug 05, 2011
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Mmmmm pecans. Yes, do try again. I am also thinking that perhaps TOO MUCH c. powder may have been the prob, too, so try to lay off it a bit next time :)
If you do make it again please come back to report results :)
PS: I really wouldn't add any water to it on second thought. I think it'll just turn into messy fudge if you do that. Bye!
Johanna
Aug 07, 2011
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Made!
This time with Pecans, and these ones are amazing! Everyone adores them, and think them much nicer than the previous ones, when tasted side by side.
Cocoa powder was decreased slightly too, so the powdery taste is not detectable, but I also added a spoon of Honey with the two spoons of Agarve.
They are wonderful. Delicious.
I would suggest you change your orgianl recipe from Hazelnuts to Pecans [Just ditch the hazelnuts altogether, they are so not worth it in comparison to the Pecans). ;-)
Johanna
Aug 07, 2011
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I meant walnuts by the way, not hazelnuts! :)
Nuts confuse me sometimes. :)
The Rawtarian
Aug 07, 2011
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Johanna - Yay for your excellent feedback! I will take your advice and revise the wording and make it a pecan recipe. I think I will keep "walnuts" as a back-up option because they are way cheaper than pecans where I live so they are a good option in a pinch, but I will make pecans the recommended nut. :)
I love that you did a side-by-side comparison. Your family must love you and your kitchen creations :)
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