Recipe 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

By The Rawtarian

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 eight 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.)

Advanced optional tip: Throw 1 tablespoon cacao nibs into the mixture after processing and before squishing into pan for fun crunchy texture!

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Nutrition Facts

Nutritional score: 82 out of 100
  • This recipe is very low in Calories, Carbohydrates, and Sodium.
  • This recipe is low in Fat.
  • This recipe is a noteworthy source of Dietary Fiber.

Amounts per 43 g (2 oz) suggested serving

NameAmount% Daily
Calories 187 8 %
Protein 2.5 g 5 %
Fat 12 g 16 %
Carbohydrates 21 g 6 %
Dietary Fiber 4 g 13 %
Sugars 16 g
Calcium 26 mg 3 %
Iron 1.1 mg 8 %
Sodium 75 mg 3 %
Source: USDA, The Rawtarian

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yes you can use hazelnuts instead but it might be a bit dry - pecans or walnuts are best

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Is there a way you can substitute the pecans and coconut? I cant eat any type of other nut either.. only seeds

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instead of pecans you can try sunflower seeds (but it will be better with pecans). for the coconut try hemp seeds instead

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PS: hemp seeds = hemp hearts

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Thanks!

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Will add some of my carbon-free, organic, alkaline, ground coffee beans from our local naturopath next time!! Thanks so much for recipe!

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Just made the brownies, they are genius. Better than traditional because just sweet enough!

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Literally - the BEST raw recipe I've ever tried !! And the best brownies ever, cooked or not!! and it was easy, fast and delicious!! THANK YOU...

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Would it be ok to use prunes instead of dates? This will be my first dessert raw recipe to attempt, and I'm super excited about it ... but I don't want to mess it up! I was curious if there was a taste/texture difference between the two anyways, as I always seem to think they are the same thing for some reason!? Oh, and I do plan on topping with banana ice cream, I hear that's the best!

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I haven't tried this recipe with prunes but I think it should turn out fine. If you make it please come back and let me know how it turned out. Thank you

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I've just made them and they are fabulous!!!

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:)

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I made some adjustments, since I live in Haiti and have access to different things. I used raw chocolate (cacao beans that are smashed into chocolate) and young coconut meat, rather than flaked coconut. Delicious!!!! Who would have thought raw could be so adventurous and taste so yummy? Thanks so much for sharing your recipes!

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Hi Renee!

Sounds like some awesome substitutions. And if you have young thai coconut meat instead of dry - even better!

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Raw foods are sooooooo delicious! Those look amazing! =)

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Can you sub the coconut for anything?

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coconut is recommended. But it you don't have coconut you could try hempseed hearts.

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Omg! These are soooooo awesome! This is by far the best raw version of anything I've ever made. Thanks so much for all your hard work and for sharing with us! Xx

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:)

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Just finished making the brownies and they taste amazing before even putting them in the fridge. Made the banana bread as well last night and it is way to good. My friend who is also a raw vegan is going to love what I bring her for her birthday.

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Food is a lovely bday surprise - especially raw sweets :)

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I ended up using walnuts, and it is SO delicious, so I'm curious as to how much better it will be with pecans. This recipe is worthy of endless praise. LOVE that it satisfies my chocolate craving in a much healthier way!

Thanks!

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My pleasure Cher :)

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I absolutely love this recipe. I can't believe the brownies taste like the SAD brownies I grew up eating. Yum!

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Glad to have you here Kathy :)

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