Raw Vegan Brownies
These Raw Vegan Brownies are a no-bake, guilt-free treat made with a blend of nuts, dates, and cacao. Rich, fudgy, and naturally sweet, they're perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings while staying healthy and indulgent.
Equipment
- Food processor
Ingredients
Brownies
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1½ cups raw walnuts
- 2 tbsp cacao nibs
- 1 cup raw almonds
- ¾ cups raw almonds
- 2½ cups dates
Ganache
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- ¼ cup almond mil
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 cup dairy-free dark chocolate
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend 1 cup of walnuts (or 2/3 of the total if altering) with the almonds until finely ground.
- Add cacao powder and sea salt to the nut mixture, then pulse to combine.
- Set aside.
- Blend the dates until they form small bits, remove and set aside.
- Return the nut-cacao mixture to the processor.
- Gradually add small handfuls of date pieces, processing until a dough forms.
- If it doesn’t hold together when squeezed, add more dates.
- Press the dough into a parchment-lined 8x8 dish.
- Mix in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts and cacao nibs before pressing flat.
- Mix in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts and cacao nibs before pressing flat.
- Chill in the freezer or fridge for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat almond milk and pour over chocolate.
- Let it sit for 2 minutes, then stir in melted coconut oil and a pinch of salt.
- After cooling in the fridge for 10 minutes, whisk in powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Frost the brownies and top with extra walnuts and cacao nibs.
- Slice into 12 squares and enjoy!
Notes
- If the brownie dough feels too dry or crumbly, gradually add more dates until it holds together when pressed.
- For a simpler topping, skip the ganache and dust the brownies with cocoa powder or drizzle with melted dark chocolate for a quick finish.