Raw Vegan Brownies

Ingredients:

1 cup + 1/2 cup raw walnuts

1 cup raw almonds 

2 1/2 cups pitted dates - if dry, soak in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 TBSP cocoa nibs 

1/4 tsp sea salt

Ganache Frosting

1/4 cup almond milk

1 cup dairy-free dark chocolate

2 TBSP coconut oil

1/4 tsp sea salt

Place 1 cup walnuts and almonds in a food processor and process until finely ground. Add the cocoa powder and salt - pulse to combine. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

Add dates to food processor and process into small bits. Transfer to a bowl.

Add cocoa, nut mixture back into food processor and while processing, drop in small handfuls of date pieces. Process until you get a dough like consistency and mixture holds together when you squeeze it.

Transfer mixture to a parchment lined 8x8 dish and add remaining walnut pieces and cocoa nibs to top. Press topped mixture firmly into dish. 

FOR THE GANACHE

Place all ganache ingredients in a double boiler. Heat and stir until chocolate and coconut oil are melted and well combined. Spread over nut/date mixture and place in fridge or freezer until firm. 

Keep covered in fridge.