No Bake Vegan Brownies with Chocolate Ganache

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No Bake Vegan Brownies with Chocolate Ganache

Yield 12

ingredients

Brownies

• 1 cup + 1/2 cup raw walnuts, divided
• 1 cup raw almonds
• 15 ounces dates, pitted and soaked in warm water for 10 minutes then drained
• 3/4 cup cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 Tbsp cacao nibs + more for topping 1/4 tsp sea salt

Ganache Frosting (optional)

• 1/4 cup almond milk
• 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
• 2 teaspoons coconut oil (optional – it helps the chocolate melt smooth)
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

Instructions

Brownies

1. Place 1 cup walnuts and 1 cup almonds in food processor and process until finely ground. Add the cacao powder and sea salt and pulse to combine. Transfer to bowl and set aside.
2. Add the dates to the food processor and process until small bits remain. Remove and set aside.
3. Add nut and cocoa mixture back into food processor and while processing, drop small handfuls of the date pieces down into the food processor or blender spout.
4. Process until a dough consistency is achieved, adding more dates if the mixture does not hold together when squeezed in your hand. You may not use all the dates.
5. Add the brownie mixture to a small parchment lined 8x8 dish and before pressing, add remaining 1/2 cup roughly chopped walnuts and cacao nibs and toss to combine and evenly distribute. Then press down with hands until it is flat and firm.
6. Lift parchment paper to remove brownies from dish and use hands to slightly squeeze in the sides to create a smaller square - this will make the brownies slightly thicker and more dense.
7. Transfer back to dish and place in freezer or fridge to chill for 10-15 minutes before cutting into 12 even squares (If adding ganache, slice afterwards).

Ganache Frosting

1. Add almond milk to a mixing bowl and microwave for 45 seconds or until very warm.
2. Immediately add chocolate to warm milk and loosely cover. Don’t touch for 2 minutes so it can melt.
3. Add salt and stir gently with a wooden spoon to incorporate, then add melted coconut oil and use a whisk to mix. Set in fridge for 10 minutes to thicken.
4. Remove from fridge and add powdered sugar a little at a time to thicken. Whisk again to combine. If it’s still too thin, add another few tablespoons powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
5. Frost brownies generously and slice into 12 even squares.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

473

Fat

25 g

Sat. Fat

7 g

Carbs

54 g

Fiber

12 g

Net carbs

42 g

Sugar

38 g

Sodium

107 mg

Protein

11 g

Cholesterol

2 mg