RAW VEGAN SPECIAL BROWNIES


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These are SO FREAKING DELICIOUS. It is really challenging not to eat them all in one sitting, and normally I would, except that in this case that would have a veeery intense effect. If you don't wanna add special herbs, no worries. This isn't the first special brownie I've shared on this blog, but it IS the best. These brownies are seriously stellar and I will be making them again and again, whether I have herbs or no herbs on hand. But if you DO enjoy a little plant medication, then you are in for an extra lovely treat. They are rich, chocolate-y, not too sweet and oh-so-satisfying. As usual, the ingredients are gluten-free and mainly nuts and dried fruit (sounds like a granola bar) but the result is 100% decadent and dreamy (sounds like my kinda party). This recipe isn't too strong because I have a low tolerance so if you really wanna notice some effects I'd suggest you use more herb in the herb-infused coconut oil recipe. Stay safe and have fun!

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RAW VEGAN SPECIAL BROWNIES
[ Makes around 9 ]

Herb-infused coconut oil:
3/4 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup your fave dried herb, roughly ground

Brownies:
3/4 cup pecans
3/4 cup brazil nuts
3/4 cup dates
1/4 cup raisins
3 heaping tablespoons herb-infused coconut oil 
1/4 cup cacao powder
Pinch Himalayan salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting:
3 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons melted herb-infused coconut oil
2 tablespoons cacao powder
Sprinkle of fleur de sel to top

To make the herb-infused coconut oil: prepare a double boiler (place a bowl/pot on top of a boiling pot of water) then turn the heat to low. Melt the coconut oil in the top bowl/pot of the double boiler. Add the herb to the oil. Let it infuse for at least 6 hours, but preferably all day. It should become slightly green and smell pretty strongly. Check on the water in the double boiler regularly and refill when necessary. Also smell the oil occasionally to make sure it doesn't burn (as long as you keep the heat low this shouldn't be an issue since we're just using steam). Let the oil cool and then blend it up with the herb, or strain the herb out. Let solidify in a jar and keep in the fridge!

To make the brownies: throw the nuts into a food processor and grind into a fine powder. Add the rest of the ingredients and process until you get a moist dough that holds its when pressed between two fingers. Press into a lined baking pan.

To make the frosting: stir together the ingredients until smooth. Spread evenly over your brownies and leave in the fridge for a couple hours or overnight. Tip: before you add the frosting, try a brownie and wait to see how it affects you, if it's not strong enough, add the frosting. If they're a decent potency for you without frosting just use normal coconut oil for the frosting recipe.

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