Healthy Frosted Raw Brownies
INGREDIENTS
Base
1 cup raw almonds
1/4 cup raw cashews
1/2 cup raw walnuts
2 cups dates
1/3 cup or regular cocoa powder
1/4 tsp salt
1-1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup of chopped pistachios and goji berries
Frosting
1/2 cup coconut oil – semi solid
1/4 cup rice syrup
2 table spoons cocoa powder
pinch salt
METHOD
1 Line a square tin with baking paper.
2 For the brownie. process almonds and cashews in a food processor until you get a fine consistency. Add walnuts and dates and pulse – mix should be crumbly and not coming together. Add cocoa, salt and vanilla and pulse – mix should be sticky and hold when pressed. If it’s dry, add a few drops of water.
3 Add pistachio’s and goji berries and gently mix into the mix.
4 Press mixture firmly into the tin.
5 For the frosting, combine coconut oil and rice syrup until smooth. Add cocoa and salt then mix til just incorporated.
6 Spread over brownie and refrigerate for an hour or more until set.
7 Cut and serve.
The Carousel thanks The Golden Door Elysia for this recipe.
