Brownies have to be one of my favorite desserts….ever.
Oatmeal raisin cookies, lemon meringue pie, and carrot cake are all in the top five as well, but there’s something about a brownie that makes me feel comforted.
These brownies are rich, chocolate-y, and healthy. I absolutely love raw desserts and this is one of my favorite recipes to make because it’s easy, quick, and satsifying (no baking time required!). 😀
Raw Fudge Brownies With Chocolate Icing
Ingredients
- BROWNIE:
- 1/2 c . pecans (can use all or half walnuts as well)
- 1/2 c . oats , ground into flour (if paleo or grain-free, use another 1/2 cup of pecans)
- 1 c . (about 10) Medjool dates, room temperature
- 3 T . cocoa powder
- 1/4 t . salt
- 1 T . water
- ICING:
- 3 T . coconut oil
- 1 1/2 T . maple syrup
- 1 1/2 T . cocoa
- pinch salt
- 1/4 t . vanilla
Instructions
- Process the pecans (and oats, if using) until they resemble a meal.
- Remove the meal, and add the dates to the processor.
- Process dates until the are paste-like.
- Add back in the pecan/oat meal, along with the cocoa, salt, and water.
- Process until well combined.
- Press the mix into a 7 x 5 inch dish.
- Place dish into the fridge while you prepare the icing.
- For the icing, mix all the ingredients until smooth.
- Pour atop the brownies, and refrigerate until set.
- Cut and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
The icing is what really makes these stand out from just being a chocolate Larabar…
Some of you may wish to double the icing…since that’s your favorite part….and you eat half of it before you get it on the brownie….just sayin’.
What dessert is most comforting for you?
Shared with: Wellness Weekends, Allergy-Free Wednesday, Gluten-Free Wednesday, The Pennywise Platter, Raw Foods Thursday
Kathy says
WOW!! These are are truly delicious! I cant believe something this healthy can taste this good!!!!
Laura says
These were a hit at my daughter’s bday party. Thank you for sharing the yumminess!
Natalie says
Hi, just wondering is the T stand for teaspoon or tablespoon. Thanks for this post, excited about making these !
Lauren says
Hi Natalie,
The T is for tablespoon. 🙂 I hope you enjoy them!
Jeanne B-W says
Ok, seriously, these are AMAZING. I made a batch and my hubby and I loved them. Hope it’s okay, I posted a link to your site/recipe on my FB page. 🙂
Lauren says
Thank you Jeanne!…for the comment and the link love. ♥♥
Jeanne B-W says
Do you soak the dates, or just use them as is? Thanks!
Lauren says
I don’t soak mine, as they are fairly soft already, but if yours are a bit stale, you may want to soak them in some warm water for about 10 minutes. 🙂
Rita says
This is the first time I have made a raw desert, I’ve just switched to a gluten free diet a couple months ago because of an auto immune so this is my first attempt at a desert and these were amazing!! I didn’t have pecans so I subbed walnuts and they were perfect…
Lauren says
That’s awesome Rita! Thanks for letting me know! 😀
Judy says
Just noted there is no mention of using GF oats as many oats are cross contaminated and not really gluten free. Bob’s Red Mill offers GF oats.
Beth says
These look fantastic! I am wondering why you didn’t use cacao powder instead cocoa? I am getting ready to make them using cacao. I make something very similar with pecans, coconut, dates and topped with dark chocolate. Such a yummy treat with the benefit of being healthy too!
Lauren says
You can use which ever you prefer! 🙂
Nancy says
These are wonderful!!! Thank you!!!
Kate @ Eat, Recycle, Repeat says
These look deliciously rich! My mouth is watering as I type 🙂
Peggy says
These look awesome!
Lauren says
Thanks Peggy! Your chocolate granola looks awesome too! 😀
amber says
Hi Lauren,
Another reader favorite last week on AFW. Great job! 🙂
Shirley @ gfe & All Gluten-Free Desserts says
Wow, Lauren! Those look TOTALLY amazing! 🙂 Can’t wait to share with others and must make soon. 😉
Shirley
Lauren says
Thank you so much Shirley! I hope you enjoy them as much as we do. 😀
Amber says
You need to write a cookbook. Seriously!!!!!!!
🙂 Amber
Mary Frances @ The Sweet {Tooth} Life says
How you make your raw desserts look so much like the real thing is incredible. Amazing recipe and photography
Hauntedmansion138 says
These were wonderful. Because I didn’t have any pecans on hand, I substituted almonds. They were just as yummy. Great recipe!!!
Lauren says
That’s great! Thanks so much for letting me know! 😀
Hauntedmansion138 says
Thank you Lauren. I’m going to try these tonight 🙂
Lauren says
Awesome. Let me know what you think (good or bad) if you’re able. 😀
Hauntedmansion138 says
Is the coconut oil softened or just hard right out of the jar? I am still learning how to use that ingredient properly.
Lauren says
It depends on the temperature of your kitchen… To use it in this recipe, you’ll want to make sure that it’s liquid (melted). 🙂
Amy says
oooohhh…. This looks amazing!!! I love raw dessert, this one is gonna be the next I try!
xox Amy
kesse says
Could I substitute something for the dates? I don’t have any right now.
Lauren says
Prunes or raisins would work, but the flavor will be a bit different. Dried apricots would work too. 🙂
kesse says
oh, dried apricots! i have those, thanks! 🙂
Ricki says
Oh my, oh my!! You can literally SEE the fudginess in those right on the screen! They look amazing. Thanks so much for adding these to the Wellness Weekend roundup of healthy, yummy recipes this week (glad you made it in under the wire!) 😀
Lauren says
Thanks again Ricki, and thank you for the Twitter mention! I love healthy link-ups!
Marlys @Thisand That says
These look awesome… Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday!
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Angie @ The Fitness Apple says
HEY Lauren I love your blog just found it. I love to use DATES in my recipes for vegan pies. If you need a pie crust recipe I found an easy one with 5 ingredients PLEASE try it out. Let me know if you want the recipe! PS, how old are you?! 🙂 do you do work outs? Im excited to keep up with you and your blog!
Anna @ The Guiltless Life says
Gah I am very excited about these brownies! Pinning them right now! 🙂
Ellie says
Mmmmm delish!!! It looks so moist and fudgy~It has all of my favorite ingredients too! And for some reason, lately I’ve been itching to eat something with carob in it so I’m like, weak in the knees right now. 😛
Min says
I’ve never used carob powder before, but I’m seeing it in a lot of recipes! Def need to give it a try! And look at Gus! Haha..he seems so angry and frustrated puhaha!
Alex @ therunwithin says
oh man those look melt in your mouth good.