Raw Brownies Recipe

  • 16

Ingredients

  • 2 cups walnuts or pecans
  • 13 ounces pitted baking dates
  • 1/8 tsp. coarse sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp. orange zest
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 avocado, pitted and peeled
  • 1/2 cup raw cocoa powder
  • 3 avocados, pitted and peeled
  • 1/8 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/2 cup raw cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup raw agave nectar, plus more to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Makes 16 brownies

Directions

In a food processor, mix all base ingredients, then pat down in an 8-inch square baking pan. Puree all frosting ingredients in a food processor and spread on base. Cover and freeze at least 3 hours. Cut into 2-inch squares and serve cold.

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