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
Dec 13, 2015
Emma! Don't make it in a Vitamix blender!! You need a food processor to make this....
It's kinda like trying to shave your legs with a butter knife. You need the right equipment to make it work :)
MJ
Nov 23, 2015
I am allergic to tree nuts, what could I substitute for the pecans?
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The Rawtarian
Nov 23, 2015
Hi MJ,
The oil content (from the nuts) is very important in this recipe.
You could easily use walnuts instead of pecans, but that won't help you. (You could also use cashews, but you prob can't do those either.)
Sunflower seeds COULD work, but they are not ideal.
Spring
Oct 08, 2015
Can't wait to make these! Don't have all the ingres so would you recommend I use golden berries and extra sweetener instead of dates and use extra pecans instead of coconut?
The Rawtarian
Oct 10, 2015
Hi Spring, yes, that would be okay. but really, just go buy some dates! :)
Spring
Oct 11, 2015
Good to hear since I'm on a budget right now and dates can be expensive. Especially if I make one of your recipes every few days. :-)
The Rawtarian
Oct 12, 2015
Let me know how the recipes turn out, Spring! :)
Spring
Oct 12, 2015
Haven't yet made the brownies but made the burger recipe, stuffing and the carrot cake and they rule! :-) Thank you for answering my questions, all your guidance on the site and the healthy and great recipes!
The Rawtarian
Oct 17, 2015
You are most welcome, Spring! Have a great day! :)
Maria
Sep 23, 2015
Maria 's Review
Raw brownie recipe
No way!! This is better than I anticipated!! Wow, just like real brownies!!! WOW!!!
The Rawtarian
Sep 26, 2015
I hear ya! Glad you liked! :)
Anita
Sep 06, 2015
anitae's Review
Raw brownie recipe
My first RAW dessert and OMGoodness! Absolutely Delish! :)
The Rawtarian
Sep 08, 2015
YAY! Congrats on your first raw dessert, Anitae! :)
Diana Huizing
Sep 05, 2015
I was wondering where the dates come from? They are very good!
The Rawtarian
Sep 05, 2015
Hi Diana, you can buy dates at the grocery store or health food store!
Jennaghgh
Sep 03, 2015
Jennaghgh's Review
Raw brownie recipe
OMG! I've tried this cake and that's my new favorite! It's absolutely delicious! I also like this carob pie recipe because it's not caffeinated and tastes incredible. Try for yourself http://skinnygirlsguide.com/delicious-raw-carob-pie-recipe/
The Rawtarian
Sep 05, 2015
Glad you like, Jenna! :)
Kay
Aug 11, 2015
this recipe is awesome!!! I hope I can control my portions!!!
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The Rawtarian
Aug 16, 2015
Lol, I think most of us can relate to that, Kay!!! :)
Ali Coles
Jul 19, 2015
Hi there.......just wondering if you had any tips of what to use instead of nuts in recipes like this.....my children are allergic but love the idea of raw brownies for them.....thanks so much
The Rawtarian
Jul 22, 2015
Hi Ali. This recipe requires nuts--you might have better chance looking for “low fat raw vegan recipes” since most of these have no nuts. :)
Angely
Jul 18, 2015
can I use any other nuts other than pecan? What could be a good substitute? Thanks!!
The Rawtarian
Jul 18, 2015
Hi Angely, I use walnuts interchangeably with pecans in this recipe. (but others have mentioned using roasted peanuts, sunflower seeds, and cashews!)
Orpheus
Jul 15, 2015
Orpheus's Review
Raw brownie recipe
I stumbled across this site/recipe while doing a search for date frosting and am pleased I did. I prefer brownies that have more of a fudge consistency and did a decent job of converting a vegan brownie recipe to that point but it just wasn't there. This, recipe, however is the cat's meow and more.
The first time I made it I pressed the mixture into a mini-muffin pan to make brownie bites. The second time a made more traditional squares with two important additions: 1 tsp of cinnamon and a dash of chili powder. It's brownie bliss with healthier ingredients.
The Rawtarian
Jul 18, 2015
That's so great, Orpheus, and I love your 'extras'!
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