Vegan Raw Brownies

Easy raw brownies with chocolate frosting

The base: 

• 2 cups walnuts.
• 1 cup almonds.
• 2 1/2 cup dates.
• 1 cup cacao.
• 1/4 tsp seasalt.
• 1 tsp vanilla extract. 

If the dates are dry, start with soiling them in warm water for at least 15 minutes.

Mix the nuts in a high-speed blender/food processor 

and work it well until they're all well mixed. (matberedare, inte en handmixer).

Put the nuts aside in a bowl. 

Drain the dates and pit them. 

Mix them to a smooth cream in the blender. Add all the nuts and mix again. 

Then add the rest and process it until you get a doughy consistency.

If the consistency doesn't hold together add a few more dates.

Add the mixture to a small parchment paper and put it in a dish. Place a plastic wrap 

onto it to avoid sticking. Start pressing the dough with your hands to make it flat and firm.

Put the dish in the fridge while you continue with the frosting!

Frosting

• 2 avocados.
• 1/3 cup cocoa.
• 2 tbsp peanutbutter (or other nutbutter)
• 5 large pitted dates.
• 1 tbsp agave nectar.
•  2 tbsp melted coconut oil.
• a pinch salt.
• 2 tbsp vanilla extract.

Start with soiling the dates in water if they're dry. Mix them together with all the wet ingredients and later add the cocoa, salt and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and voila..

Take the dough from the fridge and add the frosting.

Put it in the freezer for a while if you want it to set, so you can cut it into squares.

A tip for easier cutting and perfect squares:  Dip your knife in hot water/hold it under the tap for a while - then dry it with a paper towel each time before you cut. 

For a nice touch you can add cinnamon and maybe sparkled chocolate?  

Use your imagination! :)