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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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 :)

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I am allergic to tree nuts, what could I substitute for the pecans?

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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.

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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?

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Hi Spring, yes, that would be okay. but really, just go buy some dates! :)

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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. :-)

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Let me know how the recipes turn out, Spring! :)

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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!

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You are most welcome, Spring! Have a great day! :)

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No way!! This is better than I anticipated!! Wow, just like real brownies!!! WOW!!!

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I hear ya! Glad you liked! :)

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anitae's Review

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My first RAW dessert and OMGoodness! Absolutely Delish! :)

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YAY! Congrats on your first raw dessert, Anitae! :)

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I was wondering where the dates come from? They are very good!

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Hi Diana, you can buy dates at the grocery store or health food store!

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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/

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Glad you like, Jenna! :)

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this recipe is awesome!!! I hope I can control my portions!!!

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Lol, I think most of us can relate to that, Kay!!! :)

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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

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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. :)

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can I use any other nuts other than pecan? What could be a good substitute? Thanks!!

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Hi Angely, I use walnuts interchangeably with pecans in this recipe. (but others have mentioned using roasted peanuts, sunflower seeds, and cashews!)

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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.

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That's so great, Orpheus, and I love your 'extras'!

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