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| Subject: Vegan Espresso Walnut No Bake Brownies Wed Jan 30, 2013 3:46 am | |
| http://minimalistbaker.com/5-minute-espresso-walnut-brownies/5 Minute Espresso Walnut Brownies {No Bake} Prep time 5 mins Total time 5 mins A no bake, fudgy brownie that’s refined sugar-, gluten-, and dairy-free. Rich, moist, dense and full of chocolate espresso flavor. Author: Minimalist Baker Recipe type: Dessert Cuisine: Vegan Serves: ~ 20 Ingredients 1.5 cups raw walnuts, divided 1 cup raw unsalted almonds, roughly chopped
2 – 2½ cups Medjool or Deglet Nour dates, pitted ¾ cup cocoa powder OR raw cacao if you have it 1-2 tsp espresso powder or finely ground coffee (depending on preference) pinch sea salt Instructions - Place 1 cup walnuts and 1 cup almonds in food processor and process until finely ground.
- Add the cocoa powder or cacao, espresso powder and sea salt. Pulse to combine and then transfer to bowl and set aside.
- Add the dates to the food processor and process until small bits remain. Remove from bowl 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 spout. Process until a dough consistency is achieved, adding more dates if the mixture does not hold together when squeezed in your hand.
- Add the brownie mixture to a small parchment lined cake pan or loaf pan and add remaining ½ cup roughly roughly chopped walnuts. Toss to combine and evenly distribute, and then press down with you hands until it is flat and firm.
- Place in freezer or fridge to chill before cutting. Store in an airtight container to keep fresh. Will keep in the fridge for at least 2 weeks and in the freezer for at least 2 months.
Nutrition Information Serving size: 1 brownie Calories: 173 Fat: 8 g Saturated fat: 0.8 g Carbohydrates: 25 g Sugar: 18 g Sodium: 13 mg Fiber: 5.2 g Protein: 5 g | |
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