Recipe Directions
- 1. Place pecans alone in your food processor and process until the pecans become small and crumbly.
- 2. Add dates to the raw brownie recipe and process again until the mixture sticks together and the dates are well processed.
- 3. Add the remaining ingredients to this raw brownie recipe and process again until the mixture turns a lovely dark chocolatey brown. Stop processing before it gets too buttery. (There should still be air between the small bits so that you will be able to press them down into your brownie pan.)
- 4. Dump the mixture into a brownie dish or small cake pan and press down firmly using your clean hands.
- 5. Refrigerate this raw brownie recipe for a couple of hours. You do not have to refrigerate it, but it is much easier to slice when chilled. By the way, this is actually a raw brownie recipe that keeps its shape! So it can be good for serving to non-raw fooders because the presentation of this raw brownie recipe is good when chilled.
- 6. Store this raw brownie recipe in the refrigerator if it lasts that long!
- PS: For an even more delightful brownie, serve it with this easy, instant raw chocolate icing.
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
By The Rawtarian Raw brownie recipe -- finally, a raw brownie recipe that tastes like REAL BROWNIES!
I am quite surprised and amazed at how the texture of this raw brownie recipe resembles real brownies--especially after this raw brownie recipe is refrigerated for about an hour or even longer.
My husband thinks this raw brownie recipe needs chocolate icing, but I disagree. I think it's perfect on its own! (But it is true, everything is better with raw chocolate icing on it.)
You can also use this raw brownie recipe as a pie crust or as very chocolately raw truffles.
Good luck trying to keep this raw brownie recipe around for longer than 24 hours. This vegan recipe would be good for about eight small servings. Feel free to double the recipe if you want more or if you want to make it last longer. (I usually double it.)
Advanced optional tip: Throw 1 tablespoon cacao nibs into the mixture after processing and before squishing into pan for fun crunchy texture!
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Nutrition Facts
- This recipe is very low in Calories, Carbohydrates, and Sodium.
- This recipe is low in Fat.
- This recipe is a noteworthy source of Dietary Fiber.
Amounts per 43 g (2 oz) suggested serving
| Name | Amount | % Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 187 | 8 % |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5 % |
| Fat | 12 g | 16 % |
| Carbohydrates | 21 g | 6 % |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g | 13 % |
| Sugars | 16 g | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 3 % |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 8 % |
| Sodium | 75 mg | 3 % |
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Comments and Reviews
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TrayTrayisCrayCray
Oct 05, 2013
I've got a question, and I'm sorry if you've covered this somewhere else but I'm looking for advice. I do not have a food processor and I'm wanting to get one for some of these recipes (I have a Ninja 6-blade blender so I'm thinking that wouldn't work for things like brownies or other drier blend-ups). What size processor should I be looking at? I think 2 cups is obviously too small, but I wonder if the 10-cup ones are too big for making recipes like yours.
So, what's an ideal starter size for a food processor?
Thanks! Love, love, love your website. I saw a girl buying almond milk at the store and wound up giving her your website after telling her it's cheaper to make it (especially if you use things like almond flour or want some fun recipes for the raw pulp). She immediately took out her phone and went to your website to check it out. :-)
Brigitteelise
Sep 17, 2013
Amazing!! I think I like these even more than actual brownies :-) I'm super happy about these
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Paula
Sep 30, 2013
PaulaGus's Review
Raw brownie recipe
I absolutely LOVE these brownies! I make them on a regular basis and can hardly keep them in the fridge they are SOOOOOO good!
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Alicia
Jun 23, 2024
Alicia 's Review
Raw brownie recipe
These are the best brownies we have ever had, and so easy! We have tried a few of your recipes, they are all excellent. We tried to subscribe and also join your monthly program and neither is working. I have tried to email a few times and have heard nothing back. Can you please contact me? I would love to be able to take full advantage of your site and subscriptions. Thanks so much!
VeganDanMN
Feb 11, 2024
The frosting was thicker than the brownie : ) Both together were very good and a nice treat. The brownie holds together nicely.
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tmteed
May 06, 2024
tmteed's Review
Raw brownie recipe
That brownie looks amazing!!
nancym2557
Apr 10, 2023
nancym2557's Review
Raw brownie recipe
These were delicious and the only brownies completely gobbled up (a double batch) at the event I took them to that had several other brownie offerings. I'll be making them regularly (with icing!). I used half pecans/half walnuts and only 1/8 t sea salt, which I could absolutely taste, so I think 1/4 t would have been too much for me.
My question is about the weight/volume measurements. I prefer to cook by weight, so was using my scale when making these, but since it was the first time, I was also comparing it to the volume measures. On the cacao, I was 28 g with only FOUR Tablespoons. (The recipe says 5 T or 27 g). I went ahead and used close to 5 T as I didn't want to sacrifice any chocolatey goodness, but has anyone else had this kind of variation? I wouldn't expect cacao powder to vary that much.
leonak
Mar 19, 2023
leonak's Review
Raw brownie recipe
This recipe was very simple to make. I love that all of the ingredients are readily available, and already on my shelf. Very decadent and certainly I hit with our family.
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leonak
Mar 18, 2023
leonak's Review
Raw brownie recipe
This recipe is so easy and incredibly decadent… a huge hit in our family
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Takayu
Jun 20, 2022
TakayuB's Review
Raw brownie recipe
I love this! It tastes like fudge, very satisfying.
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Faith
Nov 09, 2021
Faith 's Review
Raw brownie recipe
I’ve made this many times for years. It’s very good! I over process the dates abs walnuts to get a velvety and smooth texture
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Feb 27, 2021
excellent article about raw brownie recipe. I love it. I already try it at my home.
lunasluck
Jul 23, 2020
I have a question, and maybe this is a no brainer to all raw foodies...??? lol Do I need to soak the nuts and dates? I was going to, but didn't see it in the directions, stopped to ask. I'm excited to try this recipe! Sounds delish! <3
janines
Jun 06, 2020
I’m allergic to walnuts and pecans. Anyone try this subbing in almonds or ...??
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Robyn Francis
Feb 10, 2020
Robyn Francis's Review
Raw brownie recipe
I have always hated dates. Couldn't stand them. I was afraid to try raw cacao because I thought it would be absolutely yucky.
Based on the comments here I proceeded with the recipe and anticipated having to throw it out after the first taste.
Boy was I WRONG! This is the BOMB! I love it! I made it with the raw icing and it's fantastic. Hits the spot for a brownie more than a baked brownie! So much goodness in this recipe.
If you're not sure, make this recipe and be amazed!
eniolao
Feb 03, 2020
Any recommendations AGAINST using a Vitamix instead of a for processor?
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melissas3081
Nov 10, 2019
Delicious treat for that sweet tooth!
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kseniam
Aug 01, 2019
Good cake! Did everything according to the recipe - great!
Ayanna
Apr 12, 2019
Ayanna's Review
Raw brownie recipe
This looks delicious! And after reading all the comments I can't wait to make it tonight. I do have one issue... my daughter is allergic to tree nuts and peanuts. Can this be made without the nuts? I always feel so bad for her trying to eat raw, Her allergies make it difficult :(
Penny
Jun 22, 2019
Try replacing the nuts with sunflower seeds. I haven't tried it myself, but they have a very similar makeup as nuts so I'm betting they will work.
The Rawtarian
Apr 15, 2019
Hi Ayanna,
Aah, that's too bad about your tree nut situation! This recipe cannot be made without nuts, but these two recipe categories will be of interest to you :) xox
Savory: https://www.therawtarian.com/raw-nut-free-savory-recipes
Sweet: https://www.therawtarian.com/raw-nut-free-sweet-recipes
rawfoodslover
Sep 03, 2018
rawfoodslover's Review
Raw brownie recipe
Just made this! I snuck a little taste before putting it in the fridge! YUM! my coconut flakes were pretty big, I think I will use my smaller more shredded ones next time. Im going to chill this and try to resist eating it for a few hours till after dinner... I will top with the chocolate icing since thats what I have on hand, but i would love to top with a fruit spread sometime too.
We unfortunately have a nut allergy in my household - but are okay on peanuts. I subbed out the nuts for peanuts this time. Super yummy! I think the more chocolatey recipes are easier to swap out peanuts and wont affect the taste so much. I can eat nuts so I will remake this with pecans next time too.
Thanks so much for all the yummy recipes!
The Rawtarian
Sep 04, 2018
Thank goodness for peanuts, then :)
I'm so glad it worked for you - and thanks for posting your experience here. It's useful comments like yours that make this place valuable for us all!
xox
razieh
Apr 15, 2018
Hello, Thanks for your excellent recipes.
one question: can I replace walnut with almond or hazelnut?
alyann
Mar 10, 2019
Same question!!
The Rawtarian
Mar 10, 2019
Glad my answer is getting double-duty! xox
The Rawtarian
Apr 19, 2018
Hi Razieh -
No, do not use almonds or hazelnuts instead of the walnuts.
(But, you can use pecans or cashews instead of the walnuts.)
FYI: The reason why you shouldn't use almonds/hazelnuts is that they are not as oily as other nuts, so the recipe won't turn out the same way. More info here :) https://www.therawtarian.com/rfp05-nut-substitutions
husnains
Mar 21, 2018
husnains's Review
Raw brownie recipe
These look delicious and one of the recipes I am good at.
:)
Thank you for this.
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