Raw Chocolate Almond Brownies: YUM!

Total Time

20 min

Brownie base

1. 1 cup pitted dates
2. 1/3 cup raw cacao powder
3. 1/3 cup raw almonds

Frosting

1. 1 avocado
2. 1/3 cup raw cacao powder
3. 1/3 cup maple syrup or raw honey
4. 1/4 cup almond milk
5. pinch of sea salt (optional)
6. 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

1. Place base ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until the mixture starts to resemble potting soil
2. Pat into a small pan (8 in x 8 in)
3. Blend all frosting ingredients until smooth and spread over the brownie base
4. Put in the freezer and let it settle for an hour*
5. Enjoy every bite of this deliciousness!

Notes

1. *If you want your brownies to be harder, you can keep them in the freezer. For a softer consistency, keep refrigerated.
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3. These chocolate brownies are sweet, decadent, (vegan) gluten-free, dairy-free, butter-free and because they're made from raw ingredients all from nature, they're actually not at all bad for you! 
4. ~Thanks to Sylvia from Boston!