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
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Susan Mullin
Jan 28, 2013
These were delicious! Thanks! For nuts, I used Trader Joe's mixed fancy raw nuts, because they were in the cabinet, and they turned out great. Everything else I did as directed. Great simple recipe.
The Rawtarian
Jan 28, 2013
So glad you enjoyed Susan!
Georgina
Jan 16, 2013
Hi,
I'm planning to make this recipe but would rather not use coconut. Is there a sub for that?
Thanks
The Rawtarian
Jan 26, 2013
Hi Georgina, you could use hempseed hearts instead, or you could omit
Eden
Jan 14, 2013
Terrific! Another win :) I used cashews because that is what I had and they still taste dark rich and decadent.
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Eric
Jan 09, 2013
The best brownies on Earth! My first raw dessert ever, can't wait to try others!
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Valerie
Jan 08, 2013
Does anyone know calorie content?
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Summer
Feb 16, 2013
Valerie, I don't know if you're on My Fitness Pal or not. It's free. Anyway, they have a recipe builder. If you put all of the ingredients into the recipe builder & put in the number of servings, it will calculate the total calories for you & calories per serving. It's a pretty nifty tool.
Pamela
Jan 08, 2013
Made the raw brownies last night. Followed the receipe exact and OMG amazing! Love the flavour. No one else in my family likes them so more for me. It certainly does hit the sweet spot without the guilt! I used Pecans, and its amazing.
Brooke
Dec 30, 2012
I made these and me and my sister loved them. Glad I can get people to eat healty with great recipes. Can't wait to make the banana cream pie!
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Emilie
Dec 23, 2012
I make a variant on this - I use whatever hard nut I still have (walnut, hazelnut, almond, brazil nut) and add red fruits - cherries if possible (about 2-3 cups). It makes the brownie slightly more moist and lighter in calories. It does take longer to dehydrate though as the cherries take longer to dry.
The Rawtarian
Dec 24, 2012
I love cherries and I never think to use them in many recipes because they are so expensive where I live. So jealous. :) I just know that these would be delicious with the cherries.
Kylie
Dec 15, 2012
I just wanted to say these are AMAZING! I have only recently discovered raw eating and your app is a godsend. They are fresh, simple and easy to prepare with little effort (I'm sold!) These brownies are amazing, I made the chocolate frosting too and they are extra sweet and chocolaty! Perfect for my sweet tooth. I would love to see some more savory recipes <3
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Magda
Dec 12, 2012
I have been looking for a brownies recipes lately, and this seems the best. But what food processor do you use, I am afraid there are few processors, and very expensive, which can do this job. I read in some of the previous comments, that some people soaked a bit the ingredients, this might help, but still a really good food processor is needed.
The Rawtarian
Jan 06, 2013
Hi Magda,
Not sure what your budget is, but if you're cheap like me here's what I recommend!
Here is the cheap food processor that I own - it gets bad reviews on Amazon but it's cheap and it's the one I've been using for almost 4 years! I don't have a problem recommending it, it's the Black and Decker Quick and Easy: http://tinyurl.com/avdwva4
Toni
Dec 11, 2012
I just made your brownies and used it on my "CHRISTMAS HATS" that was also made with your fruit dip! WOW this is gonna be the hit of the RAW pot luck tonight! It turned out just like the pics and tasted better than I thought! Thank You!!
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I look thru the internet for recipes and always come back to yours. They are THE BEST!!
This is also going to my Oncologist off for them to snack on!
Melissa
Nov 18, 2012
I made these for my sons birthday party and displayed them with mint and raspberries, everybody loved them :) Thank you.
Gna
Nov 18, 2012
I tried it. Yummy
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Lauren
Nov 10, 2012
Hi Laura-Jane! I just found your site and am really enjoying it! I tried the raw brownies, but left out the coconut and 1/2 of the sweetener, and they were still delicious! I made an icing out of coconut oil and maple syrup, and that set them off perfectly. Thanks so much for the recipe! :-)
The Rawtarian
Nov 16, 2012
My pleasure Lauren! Sounds like your recipe would be divine. And love your profile pic - how cute are you?? <3
Lance
Nov 10, 2012
Love this recipe. We've been high raw for over three months now. I sometimes substitute " a dab " of coconut oil instead of honey or agave to cut back on the sugar. Still quite tasty.
The Rawtarian
Nov 16, 2012
Sounds good Lance!
Emil
Nov 08, 2012
I used 3/4 c hazelnuts & 1/4 c walnuts - delicious. Great recipe.
The Rawtarian
Nov 16, 2012
That sounds good. I think it's still important to use at least some walnuts or pecans because W and P are pretty oily, and the recipe does need that natural oil from the nuts
shannan
Nov 07, 2012
Will it really change the taste if I omit the coconut?
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