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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Catherine
Jan 15, 2012
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Did I overlook it, or do you not include nutritional data? These look fabulous.
The Rawtarian
Jan 16, 2012
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Nope, I do not include nut. data :)
Marily Stephane
Jan 22, 2012
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made this today. seriously delicious! only, i had to add a little bit of water... it was too dry! any idea why? anyway, it is delicious. made some raw chocolate icing too! yummm!
The Rawtarian
Jan 22, 2012
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Sometimes it can be too dry if your nuts are dry, if your coconut is really dried out or if you don't process enough. If that happens you could add a bit of water as you did or add a very small amount of coconut oil if you have it. Glad you enjoyed the raw choco icing! Thanks for your feedback Marily.
Maggie
Jan 31, 2012
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Thank you for this recipe! I made these for my boyfriend and he thought that these brownies were made of real chocolate! Sooooooooooo delicious!
The Rawtarian
Feb 06, 2012
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Success! Nice job Maggie :)
Amanda
Feb 01, 2012
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I am in a moms group and we are having a recipe club on Friday with the theme of "chocolate" I am going to make these, they sound delicious! Thanks so much for the recipe.
The Rawtarian
Feb 06, 2012
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Awesome! Did you make them and what did your moms' group think, I wonder?
Todd Brannan
Feb 02, 2012
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Laura-Jane,
I must say that I am impressed. I made some brownies last night and my wife and 3 & 6 your old sons just loved them. Thanks. I just love BBQ. Do you have or can you work on a substitute for my BBQ meals. I would eat BBQ meat 24/7 if I could.
Again thanks for the great brownies,
-Todd
The Rawtarian
Feb 06, 2012
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My pleasure Todd.
I will see what I can do for a BBQ flavor! :)
Hope
Feb 06, 2012
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Oh wow! Just made these again. I thought I had enough to last me a few days... my teenage boys - who really don't like all my 'weird' food' - ate the whole batch. So I just made another batch, and realized I had ran out of honey. I substituted maple syrup... it taste like those little chocolates you can get at Valentine's or whenever really - the Russell Stover stuff... so good. I bet it will be even better if I can manage to let it sit.
The Rawtarian
Feb 06, 2012
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Success = teenage boys gobble them up :)
Haylee
Feb 14, 2012
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I served these up for all my vegan friends at my 2 year old daughter's birthday party last Saturday. They were such a big hit!!! I almost felt guilty taking all the compliments because it's your recipe :) I shared with them your website. Thank you!
The Rawtarian
Feb 18, 2012
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NO WAY!!!! SHE OR HE WHO MAKES IN KITCHEN GETS TO TAKE ALL THE CREDIT!!!! :)))
Janice
Feb 19, 2012
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Thank you for posting this! It curbs my sweet tooth so quickly. My whole family loves them and I took them to a girls night as "brownie balls" and they were gone very quickly.
The Rawtarian
Feb 19, 2012
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Love it Janice! :))
Sara
Feb 20, 2012
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Hello! Just wanted to tell you that I just whipped up a batch of these brownies and they are awesome! I'm not a raw food person but I do like to eat healthy and I love to cook. These surprised me in a good way, my husband even liked them. Ran across your podcast and I am definitely curious about this raw food lifestyle. Thanks.
The Rawtarian
Feb 20, 2012
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Awesome! Welcome Sarah. Raw food is fun to make even as a novelty - especially raw desserts, like this raw cheesecake made from cashews or even green smoothies in the morning as a great way to start your day. :)
Averil
Feb 21, 2012
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Help! What can I use to thicken up my brownies? I added too much water...Oops..( my FP was labouring and I thought I was going to burn out the motor) I thought of coconut, but I'd rather use something else. It's the consistency of a really thick icing.. Thanks!
The Rawtarian
Feb 28, 2012
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Sorry, I am a bit late in responding :(
Hmm, first rule - don't do that! Lol But I know how it is. Hindsight is 20/20.
If I had very watery brownies I would (1) dehydrate them ; OR (2 ) add some ground chia seeds (they will absorb water); OR perhaps add some dried coconut or ground flax, but #1 or #2 would be better solutions
Averil
Mar 21, 2012
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Thanks for the response..great suggestions:) Well, they ended up being more like a creamy fudge rather than brownies, which was ok, but today I want brownies so I'm gonna follow your exact recipe except I will use brown rice syrup as I do not use honey or agave.. Wish me luck! ;)
The Rawtarian
Mar 22, 2012
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Luck!!!
Averil
Apr 03, 2012
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Ok, this is my official go-to brownie recipe.. I just made my third batch thinking that I would take them to work to share...mmm,now I'm not sure... ;-)
Looking forward to trying more of your recipes!
The Rawtarian
Apr 05, 2012
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Pardon me? Sharing? What's that? And why on earth would you want to do that?
:P
Averil
Apr 06, 2012
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Lol, good point!...I shall keep them all for myself! Another question though, are we able to freeze these brownies?
The Rawtarian
Apr 07, 2012
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I have never done it myself. If you do I would chop them into squares first, then freeze in smaller batches in small ziploc bags - easier to defrost individually that way.
Of course, you will want to cool/refrigerate them before attempting to cut
Yahcna
Feb 24, 2012
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Omg! These brownies are sooo heavenly! I'm not sure I will be baking my brownies again after finding this recipe. Thanks!
Sophie
Feb 25, 2012
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These are amazing!!! Question though - what would you recommend in terms of measurements to make a one portion version? I ask because i ate the entire batch of this in the last 24 hours... and if you have already figured out the measurements I wont fiddle to get there.
The Rawtarian
Feb 28, 2012
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Hmm. I don't tend to make 1 portion versions because they often don't blend well --especially in the blender - if you don't have much in the vitamix it won't mix properly.
However, if you figure it out please come back and share with the group. Merci beaucoup!
Karen P.
Feb 27, 2012
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These brownies are to freakin die for! Thank you so much for this recipe and for all your others. I haven't been disappointed with any of them.
Question: Have you ever made the brownies in your Vitamix?
Thank you again,
Karen P.
The Rawtarian
Feb 28, 2012
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No, don't do it in the Vitamix!! Disaster waiting to happen. (trust me) will get all stuck and messy and won't blend properly
:)
(But yes, make the ICING in a VM)
Jacqui Douglas
Mar 02, 2012
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I hate dates!!! can i use prunes or something else here I see a lot of raw recipes use dates!! YUKK
The Rawtarian
Mar 03, 2012
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Jacqui can I challenge you on this?? Do you hate the "taste" of dates?? This recipe doesn't taste like dates. Kind of like how if you hate the taste of flour but stil SADl cookies taste good, ya?
:)
You could sub raisins instead.
Jessica
Mar 04, 2012
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Hi Rawtarian,
I've enjoyed your podcasts so far - must say it was this recipe that got me interested in raw. What do you think about making this with a blender. I've asked for a food processor for my birthday, but its next month.
Yours,
Jess
The Rawtarian
Mar 04, 2012
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Nope, not gonna work in blender. (trust me)
This isn't chocolatey, but it is yummy and works in a blender: http://www.therawtarian.com/raw-strawberry-milk-recipe
Hope you get a FP for your bday! :) If not, you can get one at a big-box store for around $50
Carolina
Mar 15, 2012
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I made these for a Raw potluck and everyone was going back for seconds! The chocolate icing was divine!
The Rawtarian
Mar 15, 2012
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Awesome Carolina :)
Danielle
Mar 24, 2012
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Great recipe. I substituted carob for cacao. Getting ready to make another batch for a brownie party at work. Glad I found your site.
The Rawtarian
Mar 25, 2012
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Glad to have you here Danielle :)
Morgan
Mar 30, 2012
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Can you use dried dates for this or no?
The Rawtarian
Mar 31, 2012
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Sure - you just might have to let them process a bit longer
Robinotl
Apr 01, 2012
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I made these this afternoon following the recipe to the letter. It is still chilling in the fridge, but I swiped a fingerful of it and it is DE-LICIOUS! It literally only took me about 5 minutes to make (after having all the ingredients out and lined up). Easy cheesy, as I like to say. Thanks for a great recipe. I have a cousin who is a raw foodist who turned me on to your site - recipes like this will make me a convert in no time! :^) Don't have a Vitamix though - just a food processor and a regular blender. Looking forward to making some more of your recipes.
Tamara
Apr 02, 2012
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OH MY GOODNESS! WHAT?? These were amazing! So amazing I just made some more (giggle). I did cheat and add a few Vegan Choc. Chips. YUMMMMM!!!!! Up next..CAKE!
The Rawtarian
Apr 02, 2012
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Lol I told ya!!
Nancy
Apr 07, 2012
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This may be a silly question but - do you need to line the pan with anything? Will they come out easily? I plan on making them tonight...:)
The Rawtarian
Apr 07, 2012
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No, you do not need to line the pan with anything.
If you refrigerate for at least an hour after making they will come out easily when cutting
Robinotl
Apr 11, 2012
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I made these again (twice in 1 week) on the weekend for after dinner treat for Easter/Passover and my brother and best friend, who can't figure out why I'm trying out raw foods, ate almost THE WHOLE THING. I was lucky to have 2 pieces left! A definite winner recipe. I bought chia seeds this weekend, so next I'm trying one of your chia puddings... although I could eat these brownies all the time...
The Rawtarian
Apr 11, 2012
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Lol - why did you share them you crazy fool???
Robinotl
Apr 13, 2012
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HAHA, good question! What was I thinking?
The Rawtarian
Apr 13, 2012
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I know! hehe :)
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