Raw Vegan Brownies Food

VEGAN BROWNIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 170C/150C fan/gas 3½. Grease and line a 20cm square tin with baking parchment. Combine the flaxseed with 6 tbsp water and set aside for at least 5 mins.
• In a saucepan, melt 120g chocolate, the coffee and margarine with 60ml water on a low heat. Allow to cool slightly.
• Put the flour, almonds, cocoa, baking powder and ¼ tsp salt in a bowl and stir to remove any lumps. Using a hand whisk, mix the sugar into the melted chocolate mixture, and beat well until smooth and glossy, ensuring all the sugar is well dissolved. Stir in the flaxseed mixture, vanilla extract and remaining chocolate, then the flour mixture. Spoon into the prepared tin.
• Bake for 35-45 mins until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean with moist crumbs. Allow to cool in the tin completely, then cut into squares. Store in an airtight container and eat within three days.

RAW VEGAN BROWNIES

Steps:

• Place raisins, almonds, and cocoa powder in a food processor or blender. Blend until a 'dough' forms.
• Press dough into an 8x8 pan. Slice and serve.

NO-BAKE VEGAN BROWNIES WITH CHOCOLATE GANACHE

Steps:

• Place 1 cup walnuts (as original recipe is written // use 2/3 of the total if altering batch size) and the 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.
• Add the dates to the food processor and process until small bits remain. Remove and set aside.
• 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.
• 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.
• Add the brownie mixture to a small parchment lined 8x8 dish (as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) and before pressing, add remaining 1/2 cup roughly chopped walnuts (as original recipe is written // use remaining 1/3 of walnuts if altering batch size) and cacao nibs and toss to combine and evenly distribute. Then press down with hands until it is flat and firm. I like laying down a piece of plastic wrap to prevent sticking and get it really flat.
• 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.
• Transfer back to dish and place in freezer or fridge to chill for 10-15 minutes before cutting into 12 (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) even squares (If adding ganache, slice afterwards!).
• FOR THE GANACHE: Add almond milk to a mixing bowl and microwave for 45 seconds or until very warm. Alternatively, heat in a small saucepan until just simmering, then transfer to mixing bowl.
• Immediately add chocolate to warm milk and loosely cover. Don't touch for 2 minutes so it can melt.
• 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.
• 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.
• Frost brownies generously with frosting and then top with additional raw walnuts and cacao nibs (optional). Slice into 12 even squares (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size).
• Store brownies in an airtight container to keep fresh. Will keep for 3-4 days at room temperature, or in the freezer for at least 1 month (though best when fresh).

THE RAWTARIAN

Steps:

• 1. Place pecans alone in your food processor and process until the pecans become small and crumbly.2. Add dates to the raw brownie recipe and process again until the mixture sticks together and the dates are well processed.3. Add the remaining ingredients to this raw brownie recipe and process again until the mixture turns a lovely dark chocolatey brown. Stop processing before it gets too buttery. (There should still be air between the small bits so that you will be able to press them down into your brownie pan.)4. Dump the mixture into a brownie dish or small cake pan and press down firmly using your clean hands.5. Refrigerate this raw brownie recipe for a couple of hours. You do not have to refrigerate it, but it is much easier to slice when chilled. By the way, this is actually a raw brownie recipe that keeps its shape! So it can be good for serving to non-raw fooders because the presentation of this raw brownie recipe is good when chilled.6. Store this raw brownie recipe in the refrigerator if it lasts that long!PS: For an even more delightful brownie, serve it with this easy, instant raw chocolate icing.

RAW VEGAN BROWNIES

Steps:

• Put all ingredients into food processor.
• Process just enough to mix everything, maybe 30 seconds, just so that when you pinch some of the mixture it sticks together. If you prefer a more chewy type of brownie, the more you process it, the more chewy and less cake-like it will be. It can get quite fudgy if you process it longer. We prefer it processed less, and more cake-like. Try it different ways and discover what you like best!
• Press mixture into pan, and refrigerate for a couple of hours.
• Cut into squares and store in airtight container in fridge or freezer.
• Note: We have eaten this many times right from the food processor. It will sometimes be a little crumbly this way, which is why the refridgeration is recommended to set the mixture.
• Optional: You can also use raw carob powder instead of the raw cacao powder, or you can use 1/8 cup of each.