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Vegan Brownies with Walnuts

These vegan brownies are high in protein thanks to walnuts, plus a secret ingredient that makes the chocolate flavor deep. Naturally gluten-free, oil-free, refined-sugar-free, and grain-free.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 156kcal
Author: Dee Dine

Equipment

  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • food processor
  • Loaf Pan

Ingredients

No Bake Brownies

  • 1 cup walnuts or ⅔ cup nut or seed butter
  • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon brewed coffee
  • 1 cup date paste (blend up 10 soaked and pitted Medjool dates + ⅓ cup water)
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • pinch of salt

Smooth Fudge Icing

Instructions

Prep

  • Soak raw medjool dates in just boiled water for 5 minutes.
    Line an 8-inch by 4-inch pan with parchment paper.

To make the brownies:

  • Make the date paste.  Rinse and pit the dates. Blend them with ⅓ cup of water into a smooth paste.
  • To the blended date paste in the blender jar, add in the walnuts and cocoa powder - blend again until smooth. Then add in the coffee and cinnamon and salt. Blend again until smooth.
    1 cup walnuts, ⅓ cup cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon brewed coffee, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, pinch of salt, 1 cup date paste
  • Then, press the mixture into an even layer in the pan and freeze for 5 minutes before frosting.

To make frosting:

  • Microwave the chocolate chips and milk for 60 seconds in the microwave. Stir until smooth.
    3 tablespoon coconut milk, canned, full fat, ¾ cup chocolate chips
  • Pour frosting on to chilled brownies. Set in the refrigerator until frosting sets about 15 minutes before cutting with a hot knife. Dip a knife into boiling water, wipe it dry and cut the brownies.

Store

  • Slice into 8 squares. If you store in the freezer, let them thaw 10 minutes before eating.

Notes

These brownies are wonderful as is, but adding frosting takes them to the next level. Here are two easy ways to add a frosting layer:
1. Just melt chocolate chips in a microwave at 60 seconds and pour it on! 
2. My next favorite brownie frosting is a simple ganache. Just heat up ½ cup full fat coconut milk, and pour it on ¾ cup of chocolate chips. Stir until melted and pour the glorious ganache on your brownies.
Or, don't forget ice cream. Serve a brownie with a scoop of ice cream or even whipped cream. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg