Raw Chocolate Boo-yah Brownies

Jodi, Johanna, and Sabrina from London, this recipe is for you!

This ultra-decadent brownie mix is quick and easy and definitely invites variation.

Base Ingredients:

2 c walnuts

2 c dates

1/2 to 2/3 c raw cacao or raw carob powder

1 tsp vanilla

dash of sea salt

Bonus Ingredients (because life RAWks)

you may add any or all of the following:

organic goji berries (or another organic dried fruit such as apricots or cranberries) , organic shredded coconut, raw slivered almonds, chia seeds, bee pollen, raw cacao nibs (can you ever have enough chocolate?), extra virgin coconut oil (adds a moist, creamy texture), or a touch of maca, cordyceps powder or blue green algae (for the die hard health enthusiast!)

Directions:

Pulse walnuts in food processor until chunky.

Add dates and pulse again.

Add cacao, vanilla, sea salt and all other magical ingredients and pulse until you have reached your desired consistency.

Fun Stuff:

You may form your brownies into balls and roll in shredded coconut.

You may press your brownie mix into a coconut oiled pan. Chill for 30 minutes and square off with a knife.

You may "ice" your brownies with cashew creme (1 c soaked cashews, 1 c pure water, quick squeeze of lemon and 1 tsp vanilla.)

You may crumble a brownie into a bowl and top with raw (or vegan) ice cream.

Raw Chocolate Boo-yah Brownies are loaded with Omega 3s, antioxidants, potassium, and magnesium.

They contain no added sugar and are 100% wheat, dairy, soy and cruelty free!

Enjoy all alone in the tub with a glass or wine, as a pick me up midday snack, as a quick breakfast or as an apres-ski treat!

xx