Raw brownie recipe
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Prep Time
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Total Time
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Shelf Life
5 days in fridge -
Yield
1 dish brownies
Ingredients
- 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
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 RawtarianRaw 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!
Nutrition Facts
- 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
Name | Amount | % Daily |
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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 % |
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Comments and Reviews
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The Rawtarian
Jun 01, 2012
:)
Happy to have you here Janelle
kelly
May 27, 2012
would hazelnuts work?
The Rawtarian
Jun 01, 2012
yes you can use hazelnuts instead but it might be a bit dry - pecans or walnuts are best
mary
May 26, 2012
Is there a way you can substitute the pecans and coconut? I cant eat any type of other nut either.. only seeds
The Rawtarian
May 27, 2012
instead of pecans you can try sunflower seeds (but it will be better with pecans). for the coconut try hemp seeds instead
The Rawtarian
May 27, 2012
PS: hemp seeds = hemp hearts
mary
May 27, 2012
Thanks!
jen
May 25, 2012
Will add some of my carbon-free, organic, alkaline, ground coffee beans from our local naturopath next time!! Thanks so much for recipe!
jen
May 25, 2012
Just made the brownies, they are genius. Better than traditional because just sweet enough!
ZoeySun
May 22, 2012
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...
Mandy
May 21, 2012
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!
The Rawtarian
May 21, 2012
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
Stefania
May 19, 2012
I've just made them and they are fabulous!!!
The Rawtarian
May 21, 2012
:)
Renee
May 17, 2012
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!
The Rawtarian
May 21, 2012
Hi Renee!
Sounds like some awesome substitutions. And if you have young thai coconut meat instead of dry - even better!
Buffy
May 17, 2012
Raw foods are sooooooo delicious! Those look amazing! =)
JoyAnn
May 13, 2012
Can you sub the coconut for anything?
The Rawtarian
May 21, 2012
coconut is recommended. But it you don't have coconut you could try hempseed hearts.
Nora
May 11, 2012
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
The Rawtarian
May 12, 2012
:)
Cheryl
May 06, 2012
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.
The Rawtarian
May 06, 2012
Food is a lovely bday surprise - especially raw sweets :)
Cher
Apr 26, 2012
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!
The Rawtarian
May 06, 2012
My pleasure Cher :)
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