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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The Rawtarian
Sep 20, 2012
I usually double this recipe when making it. If doubled, this might make 9 servings
Rahn
Sep 10, 2012
Loved 'em.
Happily made a bunch, ate them, then made some more to take to the office.
Then I borrowed your recipe to share with others. Hope you don't mind. (I put a link back here to give you credit.)
The Rawtarian
Sep 20, 2012
Share away, Rahn! You're a good coworker!
Courtney
Sep 04, 2012
Easily one of the best raw desserts I've ever had. I've been looking for a brownie recipe that is as easy as it is delicious...thank you!!
Muriwai007
Sep 02, 2012
Greeting from New Zealand :) great to find your website and appreciate you sharing your delicious creativeness! looking forward to new tastes and the challenge to make time to try all your great recipes:) This one was absolutely delish! Great to devour such a healthy treat and I helped the tastebuds along with some quality 72% Dark Choc bits scrummo! and you sure gotta make a double batch;)
NB:Softened my rock hard dates in double boiler with lid on and no excess water to squeeze away all that tasty date juice & processed super smoothly:)
cytress_78
Aug 24, 2012
I rolled the dough up into two bite balls and called them Brownie Bites! My 4 year old daughter and I are waiting for them to set in the fridge but we are both wanting more after the little sampler we already had! GREAT RECIPE!
The Rawtarian
Aug 25, 2012
Brownie Bites sound deelish! Glad you and your daughter liked the taste testers :)
cytress_78
Aug 24, 2012
Thanks! Trying a Clean Eating approach and I am intrigued by anything RAW. I am making them as we speak. There is not a huge selection of organic food where I live but I did manage to find the dates, although they are mostly dried out. I put them in water hoping to rehydrate them somewhat. Keeping my fingers crossed.
cytress_78
Aug 18, 2012
Hey there,
I want to make these desperately but my husband doesn't eat coconut. Could I substitute with extra nuts or just omit them without changing the texture of the brownie?
The Rawtarian
Aug 20, 2012
You can omit in this recipe. Or substitute with hempseedhearts if you have them
carol
Aug 14, 2012
Doing a "raw challenge" this week and this is one of the best parts of it! Fantastic recipe -- works like a charm and is absolutely delicious. (And yes, my daughter and I were both very pleasantly surprised.) :) Thank you!
Susan
Aug 14, 2012
Made the brownies today. They are delicious. Judged my dates to be less than moist so soaked them in warm water for about 15 minutes and drained them. Added 1/2 tsp vanilla bean powder for another layer of depth. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe.
Valencia Lia
Aug 12, 2012
Just made the raw chocolate brownies and IM A HUGE FAN!! They do indeed taste like the real deal :)) I didn't have shredded coconut so I used coconut oil to make it a little more moist, but added a tad bit too much and became little oily. Oh well, first time making raw recipes and I'm learning every step of the way.
All in all, I'll never go back to buying any vegan brownies outside anymore!!
p.s by the way, I'm not a raw vegan but I'm converting into a vegetarian at the moment :)
Theresa
Aug 09, 2012
Reblogged this. Made this recipe twice already. I do not have raw cocoa so I used baking cocoa. The first time I did not have shredded coconut so I used oats. Each time they turned out delicious. Served it to little kids and they agreed it's very tasty. Love this recipe.
Veggie Girl
Aug 08, 2012
I just made them yesterday for my mother. She and I both love them! Thank you so much for this!
Samara
Aug 08, 2012
Dynamite!!! Thanks for the terrific recipe.
Anna
Aug 07, 2012
They're in the refrigerator as I type! I snuck a bite of the batter - just enough to get me salivating for more. One tip to anyone reading: when pressing into the pan, covering the mix with wax or parchment paper makes it easier to press to a nice, smooth finish (unless you want a lot of finger indentations in the top!).
Madeline
Aug 07, 2012
Would you have any substitutions/suggestions for coconut allergies? Thanks
The Rawtarian
Aug 20, 2012
You can omit
Sherry
Jul 21, 2012
My toddler loves these! Any suggestions on a hidden veggie that I could add?
Veggie Girl
Aug 08, 2012
Hi Sherry! You can probably try some shredded carrots or zucchini maybe.
Jennifer Caruso
Jul 17, 2012
Dear Laura-Jane,
I really loved these--my first try at a raw, vegan dessert. My three year old helped to make them, and my ten year old, who does not ever eat brownies, loved these. Thanks a lot! I will highly recommend them to others.
Jennifer
The Rawtarian
Aug 20, 2012
10yo who doesn't like brownies?? you've done well :)
Jennifer Caruso
Jul 17, 2012
Hi, Laura-Jane,
I made your raw brownie recipe today with my almost 3 year old daughter. It turned out amazingly awesome. I used walnuts, coconut, and soaked the dates, but omitted the honey. My other daughter, who won't eat regular brownies, said that she LOVED these. Thanks a lot! I will highly recommend them! Jennifer
lisa
Jul 15, 2012
I won a bake off prize with these brownies, judged by non raw foodies and non vegans :)
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