B-RAW-NIES

No bake brownies with a delicious ooey gooey frosting.

Makes 8 Sweetness - 2/3 Difficulty - 2/3 1 cup raw walnuts 1 cup almond meal 2 cups dried, pitted dates 6 tablespoons organic cacao powder 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon sea salt FROSTING 1/2 cup virgin coconut oil, melted 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons organic cacao powder

Put the walnuts in a food processor and blend until in smaller pieces. Add the almond meal, dates, 6 tablespoons of cacao, vanilla, and salt. Blend until crumbly. The mixture should stick together between your fingers a little. Don't overmix, as it will release the oils from the nuts. You can add a few drops of water if it isn't sticking together at all. When ready, put the mixture into an 8x8 brownie pan. Use a spatula to press it in and smooth it out evenly. For the frosting, add the coconut oil, maple syrup and 2 tablespoons cacao powder to a bowl. Whisk with a fork until it is mixed. Pour the chocolate over the brownie, again using a spatula to even it out. Refrigerate for an hour  before serving, or put in the freezer until set.