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The Raw Brownie

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You have to try this recipe, these are the best brownies I have EVER had in my life! And also by far the healthiest, and easiest to make! I got the recipe from my new roots, be sure to check out her post too because she goes over each ingredient and it's health benefits. I always half the recipe just because the ingredients can be pretty expensive! After trying these, you will never crave a sugary, cheap chocolate brownie again!!! It's pretty much a miracle!

-2 cups whole walnuts or pecans (costco)
-2 1/2 cups medjool dates, pitted (they have these at costco)
-1 cup raw cacao (I get this at whole foods or vitacost )
-1 cup raw unsalted almonds, roughly chopped (optional)
-1/4 teaspoon sea salt (optional)

In a food processor or blender (I used my blendtec) blend the walnuts/pecans until finely ground. Add the dates one by one pulsing as you go. If using a blender, you may need to stop and help get things moving a bit with a spoon since there is no liquid. Add the cacao and salt (if desired, I can't tell it's missing so I never add it) and pulse some more until evenly mixed. In a bowl, add the mix and then add the almonds (sometimes I prefer mine without almonds) and stir. Press in a square pan or if you are cutting the recipe in half like me, put in a small Tupperware like dish. Cover store in refrigerator until ready to serve. These taste best when cold so try to let them chill at least 30 min before digging in!
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