Raw Brownies with Chocolate Ganache

What kid doesn’t love a brownie? Problem is they are soooo rich in sugar and generally pretty damn nutrient-poor so they mess with your blood sugar levels pretty badly. Plus, they require baking, which in the summertime is big no-go for me. I would rather spend the time outside, enjoying the sunshine and gorgeous weather, which in Canada only lasts like, two months.

That’s where these super nutrient-dense, deliciously fudge-y, raw brownies come in. Not to mention that they freeze fabulously, so you can manage the temptation to eat the entire batch in one sitting. These brownies are great for stabilizing blood sugar levels and giving kids the energy they need to run around for hours.

They are also the perfect guilt-free snack to enjoy when you are PMS-ing because they help with muscle relaxation (hello uterus) and boost serotonin levels in the brain elevating your crappy mood to a happy mood. So what are you waiting for? Go whip up a batch!

Raw Brownies

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Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups Medjool dates, soaked
• 1 cup almonds
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1/2 cup hemp hearts
• 2/3 cup raw cacao powder
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

Instructions

1. Place dates in the food processor and blend until a paste forms.
2. Add the nuts, hemp hearts, cacao powder, and sea salt and process until a dough forms.
3. Use your hands to press the dough into a parchment paper lined square pan.
4. Cover with a piece of parchment paper and use a spatula to further flatten the top of the brownies.
5. Place the brownies in the freezer to set while you make the ganache.

Raw Brownies with Chocolate Ganache was last modified: January 15th, 2017 by Michelle

Notes

GF, DF, SF, GRF, VEGAN, VEG, and PALEO, PRIMAL without the ganache