Raw Brownie Recipe

Brownies in the RAW

 Yields 4 Brownies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Raisins, soaked 1-3 hours, drained and water reserved
• 1 cup Dates, pitted, hard dates need to be soaked 1 hr, drained and water reserved 
• 1 cup Raw Almond Butter 
• 1 cup Almonds, finely chopped 
• 1 cup Raw Cocoa Powder
• 2 - 3 tbsp Maple Syrup (optional)
• 1 tsp Vanilla

Food process with a "S" blade raisins and dates until it turns into a paste - use a little of the soak water if needed. Blend all together by hand. This should be a moist dough like consistency. Sprinkle some chopped almonds OR coconut in the bottom of a serving dish. By hand spread the brownies in the pan. Refrigerate for 1 - 3 hours.

Frosting:  

• 4 dates, pitted and hard dates soaked for 30 - 45 minutes, drained well
• 1 tsp ground cacao
• 1 tbsp raw carob powder
• 2 tbsp maple syrup

Food process all together.  If it needs to be thicker, add another date or two.  Thinner, add a little soak water.

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Now, what to do with the leftover soak water?

Throw it in the bender with a couple of pitted dates. Blend on high speed for a few minutes and You have date syrup. Add a touch of cinnamon for some zing, maybe even a small slice of ginger.

ENJOY!