Raw brownies are one of the best things in the world. They are - in my opinion - approximately 10,000 times more delicious than regular brownies and on top of that they are infinitely more healthy AND easy to make. I literally made these guys in ten minutes. They were promptly devoured in five.
I'd like to say that I won't be posting fora few days because I am going to Vancouver Island for an annual mini-vacation. Tofino, to be exact. There I will soak up the lovely rain, hug the ancient trees and frolic in the friendly sands. Oh, and probably pick up a few goodies in their raw food grocery store. It's a little town of surfers, hikers and all around kind hippies - I fit right in. See you soon!
- 1 cup oats
- 1 cup cashews
- 2 cups dates
- 1/4 cup cacao (more or less)
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
- 1-2 tablespoons ground coffee beans (optional but recommended)
- pinch of salt
Put everything in your food processor and process until it is all broken down and starting to stick together. Press a bit together with your fingers and see if it holds or crumbles. If it holds - press into a lined baking pan. If it crumbles, add a few more dates and process until it holds. Put the baking pan in the fridge for 30-60 minutes, then cut and eat! Great with fruit and nut milk.
I'm giving up chocolate for Lent starting today so yesterday I devoured two raw brownies as well as some chocolate muffins... haha :D These look lovely. Have fun on your holiday!
ReplyDeleteI haven't had this recipe exactly but had some other treats very similar as far as ingredients are concerned. They were very very good. So I will have to make some of these! On another note, have you ever had vegan fudge? I get it from The Flavor Express in Leavenworth, WA it is handmade I do believe(you can order it and have it mailed to you!! just google it their # is on the yelp page). The best fudge I have ever had. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your trip! I try to get to the rainforest as much as possible although for me being in Washington State it just isn't that far away. The scenery on the West Coast of North America is amazing. I love it here.
ReplyDeleteMm yum, thanks for that!
DeleteI made these today and pressed them into a heart shaped cookie cutter for Valentine's Day. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteRaw brownies are way better! I don't think you can get the extreme fudginess and true chocolatey-ness from regular brownies! I love Tofino- have fun!! I went there for the first time last summer. It's just beautiful and has such a great vibe!
ReplyDeleteThey are indeed! Oh terrific, it's my favourite place in the world =)
DeleteThese look so good. Have to tryyyy!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, love your site by the way =)
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yes definitely a winning recipe. my wife and I both loved these. we didn't use coffee beans but will next time. super easy to make.
ReplyDeletegreat thanks, stan!
Deletemy name is Staley...very common mistake. :)
DeleteOh man and I was trying to be all cool using a nick name ><
Deleteyayyy, raw brownies are the best! Have fun on your vacation!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It was an awesome trip.
DeleteSounds so yummy!! Wishing that I had cashews!!
ReplyDeleteAw haha thanks. Any nuts will do!
DeleteOh god! I made this recipie twice this week! Yummy!
ReplyDeleteThat's what I like to hear!
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Does it matter if the oats are quick cooking or the "regular" type?
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Nah that's fine =)
DeleteI used this recipe (my first raw vegan recipe ever, thanks for that!) and added prunes & almonds, omitted the cocoa and made fruit bars. Lovee!
ReplyDeletesmart lady! =)
DeleteObsessed with your recipes! Just made these and so hard not to scoff the lot in one sitting. I did crack my blender making these though, obviously it can't handle the rawsomeness! ;)
ReplyDeleteWoot! Thank you!
DeleteUh oh... time for a new, better one? Lol
What can you use in replace of the oats? Can't wait to make these
ReplyDeleteBuckwheat groats - they are inexpensive and gluten free =) Be sure to grind them pretty fine first though (or buy them that way).
DeleteDo you think quinoa flakes work in place of the oats. I've got to go on this no grain, no sugar (dates apparently are ok), no dairy diet to reduce inflammation. Who can give up chocolate though? A friend of mine made your Superfood Energy bars with raw chocolate on them and gave me a taste, wow! Now I have to try making them and these brownies! Hopefully I will get my husband to eat these instead of buying candy and cookies. :/
ReplyDeleteYep, that's totally fine! =) I love hearing that! hehe
DeleteJust made these with raisins and almonds instead of dates and cashews. Delicious!
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