15 mins
15 mins
Raw Brownie with Cacao & Avocado frosting
A delicious & healthy treat that is perfect as a pre-workout snack or when you need to uplift your energy levels
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INGREDIENTS:
1½ cup walnuts
1½ cup pecans
16 MyJool Medjool dates (*see note)
¼ cup raw cacao powder
3 Tbsp cacao nibs
2 tsp tahini 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 tsp extra virgin coconut oil, melted Pinch of salt
DIRECTIONS:
Process the nuts to a coarse consistency.
Transfer to a bowl and add cacao powder, nibs and salt. Mix well.
Blend the dates and rest of ingredients until you get a smooth date caramel.
Mix with the dry ingredients until a compact dough is formed.
Line a mold, distribute the dough and press firmly.
Cover & place in the freezer for a few hours.
Unmold & cut into portions.
Decorate with avocado frosting and sea salt flakes.
NOTE: I recommend that you soak your dates in warm water for 5-10 minutes so you can easily peel them.
⏳ It lasts up to 5 days in the fridge and 2 months in the freezer.
Cacao & Avocado frosting
A versatile and very easy to make cream that can be used to decorate cakes, cupcakes, fill cookie sandwiches… Or you can just eat it with a spoon!
1 ripe avocado
1/2 cup raw cacao powder
3 Tbsp almond milk (preferably homemade)
1/4 cup maple syrup
3 Tbsp coconut sugar
1,5 Tbsp extra virgin coconut oil, melted
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
A pinch of pink Himalayan salt
Add all the ingredients to the jar of your high-speed blender (or the bowl of a mini-size food processor).
Blend until you get a nice creamy and silky texture.
Transfer to an airtight container and store in your fridge for at least 4 hours to thicken.
⏳ It lasts up to 5 days in the fridge and 2 months in the freezer. Recipe by Lore Salas @datesandavocados
