These Raw Walnut & Oat Brownies are entirely raw, super dense, and rich, with a fudgy base, topped with decadent chocolate fudge. Pure chocolatey bliss!
Vegan | Gluten-free | Soy-free | Sugar-free
Here’s a quick, easy, and satisfying recipe for Raw Walnut & Oat Brownies that you can even have for breakfast. They come together in about 20 minutes and require simple ingredients probably already have in your kitchen, such as:
- Walnuts
- Rolled Oats
- Dates
- Cacao Powder
- Cacao Nibs
- Salt
- Coconut Oil
These brownies stayed in the back of my mind for a while, after indulging in a similar one while visiting Mexico City a couple of weeks ago. I just knew that I had to figure out the recipe. The best part? These come together super quickly, and they’re one of the few recipes that accommodate most diets: gluten-free, dairy-free & sugar-free.
But don’t let that fool you into thinking that these are boring; these brownies are my most decadent yet, with an added depth of flavor from dates, & coconut oil. The healthiest vegan dessert!
Notes:
- To soften up the dates, place them in hot water for about 30 minutes.
- The number of dates to add will depend on your preference. I personally love my brownies more on the bitter side, so I add 15 dates.
- Feeling creative? Chop these brownies up & add them to your favorite nice-cream!
Ingredients
Brownies:
- 1 1/2 cup of walnuts
- 1 cup of rolled oats
- 3/4 cup cacao powder
- 15-25 Medjool dates, pitted & softened
- Salt (I prefer Himalayan Salt)
Fudge Topping:
- 1/2 cup of melted coconut oil
- 1/3 cup (approx.) of maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1/2 cup of cacao powder
- A pinch of salt
Procedure
- Add 1 cup of walnuts with the rolled oats to a food processor and pulse until blended. Then blend in the cacao powder and salt.
- While the food processor is running, chop up the rest of the walnuts. Place aside.
- While the motor is running, add one date at a time, and process until everything comes together and is slightly sticky. The number of dates to add will depend on your preference, so taste as you go.
- Place mixture in a bowl with the half cup of chopped walnuts and combine with your hands.
- Transfer to a parchment paper-lined dish (I used an 8x8 in baking dish) and press firmly until even. Place the brownies in the freezer while you make the chocolate fudge.
- For the fudge: To a bowl add coconut oil, cacao powder, maple syrup (to taste) & salt. Whisk together, make sure there are no dry lumps. Pour the mixture over the top of the brownie; top with cacao nibs and extra walnuts.
- Place them back in the freezer for about 1 hour. Once everything is completely set, cut into squares and place in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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