No Bake Chocolate Cashew Brownies
These chocolate delights can be a dessert or a nice afternoon pick me up. They are raw, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free and refined sugar-free.
It’s nice to have a batch of these nutritious treats in the fridge so make them ahead during your weekly meal planning and prep routine. A great alternative to the cookie jar!
Ingredients
1 c raw cashews
½ c sliced almonds
½ cup pitted medjool dates (about 10 packed)
¼ c unsweetened cacao powder
1 T coconut oil (melted)
1 t vanilla
½ t salt
Cacoa nibs, sea salt, cinnamon, or goji berries for toppings
Instructions
Prepare an 8 x 8 baking dish with cooking spray. Place the cashews and almonds in a food processor and blend together. Add the dates and blend well. Add cacao powder, coconut oil, vanilla, and salt and blend until a dough forms. Put the dough in the baking dish and flatten evenly. Sprinkle with topping of your choice. Refrigerate for a few hours before cutting into bars and serving. Store in the refrigerator. Makes 12 bars.
MELISSA BRESLIN