5-ingredient, no bake brownies that are rich, chocolately, slightly nutty and more than moreish. The addition of fresh ginger creates an extra special combination of flavours.
These raw brownies or “rawnies” take the raw snacks I have talked about in the past to another level; this is perfectly acceptable dessert territory. You could serve them with whipped coconut cream, a scoop of vegan ice-cream or, failing that, still feel free to munch on them as an extra special indulgent mid-afternoon treat.
Ingredients:
200g dates, roughly chopped
2tbsp mixed seeds (I used milled seeds)
2tbsp tahini
4cm piece of ginger, finely chopped
2tbsp cocoa powder, plus extra to dust
Method:
1. Add all of the ingredients together into a high-powered food processor and blend until combined.
2. In a small baking tray, dust the bottom with a light layer of cocoa powder. Press the rawnie mix into the tray – you can level it out and get rid of your thumbprints by rolling a cup across the top.
3. Dust the top with another light coating of cocoa powder. Place in the fridge and when you are ready to eat it, slice into bars.
Did you know that, as an anti-inflammatory, ginger can help you to keep your smile healthy by supporting healthy mouth tissue? Yet one more reason to tuck in!
What sweet treats have you made recently?
Aaaah, that looks delicious, can’t wait to try it. xx
Thanks so much. Do let me know what you think if you try these!
Wow, this looks really yummy. And the tahini? That is brilliant. I never would have thought of that!
I always tend to put tahini in these sorts of things. It does so many things well: it acts as a binder, keeps them moist, adds extra nutrition and gives them a beautiful slightly nutty flavour. I’d recommend adding it!
These look fantastic! Can’t wait to try them!
Thanks so much! Would love to hear what you think to them :)
Oh what a fantastic sounding treat, I love dates and have never thought to use them in this way. Lovely recipe :D
Dates are the perfect base ingredient in raw snacks like this, I’m always amazed at how their texture changes in the blender. They’re so versatile too because you can add in any flavour you like and the dates will just taste fantastic with it :)
these looks amazing!
Lou
http://vegantarianlifestyle.com
Thanks so much Lou :)
Wow a creative and healthy way to get a chocolate fix! Love it!
Aren’t they just!? I love being able to scoff these and know they are more healthy than naughty ;)
Great idea to add the ginger! The flavours would be lovely, and I love how so many delicious foods bring health-giving benefits along with them :)
Absolutely! I wasn’t sure at first if using raw ginger would be a bit too adventurous but the flavour blends in so well and isn’t overpowering…besides crystallised ginger wouldn’t have had any of the added benefits so I’m glad I braved it ;)
man these look awesome, can’t wait to give this recipe a try! x x
Thanks, do let me know what you think :)
This looks amazing – I love the addition of tahini in this!
You can’t go wrong adding tahini into this sort of thing – nutty, nutritious, and it makes them that bit more gooey :)