Raw 'Nutella' Brownies
Course: Sweet Treats Servings: 16
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: Setting time only
Difficulty level: Easy
VEGAN
GLUTEN FREE
Author: Jennifer Sargison
I love any raw baking recipes as they are so easy to make and usually so much healthier too. These little gooey bites will not disappoint, squishy, chocolatey with that classic hazelnut flavour. You also have the option to add another layer of delicious chocolate frosting on top to make it extra chocolatey…and it’s actually full of goodness too. Raw bites never tasted so good!
You will get the classic hazelnut(Ella) taste from the hazelnuts and the creaminess from the cashews, they work so well together.
I’ve added some super foods (they are a super food powder) Not only are they delicious but have many health benefits too, they are not essential and can be left out if you don’t have them in.
Ingredients
Raw Brownie Ingredients
1 large cup of dates (I used 10 very big dates)
1/2 cup hazlenuts - blended to a very fine consistency
1/2 cup cashew nuts- blended to a very fine consistency
1 Love Vegan By Jennifer bar - any flavour -blended to a fine consistency (or add another handful of nuts and 1 extra date)
6 tbsp cacao
1 tsp vanilla essence
2 tbsp coconut flour
1 tbsp ground flax
1 tbsp water
OPTIONAL SUPERFOODS (If not using then add another 2 tbsp coconut flour)
1 tbsp lucuma powder - High in antioxidants and full of fibre
1 tbsp maca powder - Good for stamina and energy and full of vitamins
Optional Healthy Frosting
1/4 cup cashew nut butter (I recommend cashew as it is mild in flavour you could sub for almond or peanut but the flavour will be more prominent)
2 tbsp agave/maple syrup
3 tbsp cacao powder
1 tsp vanilla essence/paste
2 tbsp plant milk
To Top
1 square of vegan chocolate grated
Method
Line a brownie tin with baking paper
Place all of the Raw Brownie ingredients list to a high speed blender and blend several times, scraping down the sides and re-blending as you go, until you have a thick but smooth ball
Place the ball of raw mixture into the prepared tin and place another sheet of baking paper on top. (To prevent sticking)
Now use the back of a spoon to squish the mixture down until it has filled the tin and is nice and level.
Place in the fridge to set and if you like make the healthy frosting
Healthy Frosting
Place all of the frosting ingredients into a large bowl and stir together until combined.
You may need to use a handheld whisk to blend completely and remove any lumps, this depends on how smooth your nut butter is.
Whisk if required until smooth
Add an extra tbsp of plant milk if it’s too thick
Add an additional tbsp of syrup if you like it a little sweeter
Once the frosting is to your liking add the frosting to the top of the raw brownie mixture and smooth down with the back a spoon.
Add optional chocolate sprinkles
If you do make this then I hope you love it
Any thoughts or comments?
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Big love, Jen x
*For those of you eating a gluten free diet because of a gluten intolerance/allergy to gluten or suffering from celiac disease please check the ingredients listed in my recipes carefully. Although many of my recipes are gluten free please make sure you double check your ingredients to check. I am not intolerant to gluten so am no expert but I still like to provide GF options, please fully read your packets at home before making this, thank you :)