How To Make Organic Raw Brownies Recipe ~ Raw, Vegan, Paleo, Gluten-Free

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds provide a nut-free option and are often less expensive.

cacao powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: unsweetened cocoa powder

Cocoa powder is more widely available and cheaper.

almond butter

🥗Healthier: cashew butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Peanut butter is a cost-effective alternative with a similar texture.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave nectar

💰Cheaper: honey

Honey is often less expensive and provides a similar sweetness.

Put 1 cup of walnuts in a food processor and blend until it resembles flour, about 15 to 20 seconds.

Soak 8 to 10 medjool dates in hot water for about 5 minutes to soften them.

Remove the pits from the dates and add them to the food processor.

Add 1/2 cup of cacao powder and a pinch of salt (about 1/8 teaspoon) to the food processor.

Pulse the mixture until completely combined and it forms a sticky brownie-like substance.

Check the consistency; it should be crumbly but can be formed into a ball when squeezed.

Optionally, add almond slivers or cacao nibs to the mixture and stir them in.

Transfer the mixture to a tray and press it flat using your hands or the backside of a spatula.

Refrigerate or freeze the mixture to set it.

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