I melted a small dark chocolate bar (dairy free 70% cocoa) and added the melty yumminess into the date mixture. The brownies themselves are a simple mix of walnuts, pitted medjool dates and cocoa powder. I managed by blending the nuts seperately and the dates seperately in batches and I used my hands to mix the dough as I have a very small nutribullet, and it worked amazingly!! They’re our favorites, too! Dropped the almonds and used walnuts only. It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Hi! Not to worry, though. Cut into 12 pieces (or … What a great recipe and post..all the sharing of the 20 fun facts, smile. This is the second sweet recipe I’ve made and both have been a success! I wish I was one of those people that “could care less” about sweets. I did modify this recipe though, I don’t have a sweet tooth really so I reduced dates quantity and added 1-2tbsp of coconut oil and little water to form the texture, they turned out amazing!!!! I loved your post & everything about it. Thankfully they are much healthier! :), We’re in the same boat! Yum. I’l have to just call them no bake brownies in our house as hubby is seriously anti-vegan, but I will be trying them since the kids adore dates and walnuts. Thanks so much for sharing! I’m not sure, but I suspect it was the coconut oil, but it was even more delicious than normal! These are great! I suppose your love for sweets and his lack thereof are the perfect balance. If your dates are dry and hard then it will be difficult to process them properly in your food processor. I made these today and they were pretty damn good, but I did have an issue with the ganache… The coconut oil didn’t combine with the chocolate, it literally poured out of the pan while the chocolate clung to the inside. happy anniversary!! And I’ll add an extra congrats for the creation of these ridiculously awesome raw brownies. Or possibly just free-based. You are my helper in my transition for vegan and raw food diet. :). Made these for Xmas day and everyone (non Vegans) LOVED them! The ganache on top just rounds it out perfectly! Nov 17, 2019 - Explore Jenni Butler's board "Raw Vegan Brownies", followed by 2220 people on Pinterest. The last time I made them I had to give them out to a whole host of people as a ‘last day party’ type thing. Wow, I’m so going to make these brownies this week. Soak them in very warm water first and they get very smooth when in food processor. Vegane Brownies. You should be able to sweeten with any of those three, honey being the most preferable. Xo. Turns out you can just chop the dates then knead all the ingredients together. Holy cow! I’m going to go search for them…when next I go to the store, but that could be another week, in the current SIP. I can only buy a blender or a food processor and am wondering which route to go down….any advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks for the yummy recipe! Woohoo! Love your recipes!!! Thanks so much for recipe! Thanks for sharing, great job! I can’t wait to share with them how amazing raw vegan desserts can be. Just refrigerate for longer and whip more. Thank goodness I read all these emails! Rude or insulting comments will not be accepted. I visit my family there every year and am planning on moving to Reykjavik after I graduate. This isn’t the time to skimp. I saw someone else wasn’t able to use their blender but I was – maybe because it has multiple blades and one that is more for food processing with a bowl. Hope you love these brownies! I cooled it in the fridge, so it wasn’t hot at all. I couldn’t get dark vegan chocolate but it worked the same with a vegan milk chocolate version that I found at my local grocery store. If you want them to be ‘truly’ raw then raw cacao powder is going to be best. ), https://minimalistbaker.com/easy-vegan-gluten-free-brownies/, https://minimalistbaker.com/fudgy-sweet-potato-brownies-v-gf/. Thank you!! I am not familiar with the tenants of the paleo diet. Anything with ganache and I am in. Congrats and thank you, I now weigh 500000 pounds. Oh – and I used my ninja blender as food processor and it actually worked really well! You never cease to rise to the challenge!. vegan brownies look delicious. I was just wondering if they would work with almonds instead of walnuts? She can finally experience chocolate, & even better, yummy chocolate brownies!!! I was determined for these brownies to be well mixed though, so I scooped the dates out, divided it into smaller pieces, turned on my empty food processor, and fed in small amounts at a time. The coconut oil in the topping is needed for the topping to set, so it can’t be replaced with another oil. But from your site, I automatically thought it would be good because the pictures are beautiful!! I don’t have a food processor though. I seriously loved these! Beautiful recipe! *I didn’t add salt, nor cacao nibs, both times, but it’s still the grandest brownie recipe. Thank you:), YUM! I put pecans on top instead. I could have eaten all of the ganache on its own. When my pregnancy nausea was at its worst I could still tolerate these brownies and they were a sweet relief. Amazingly satisfying and delicious! But on the dates, they’re key and I wouldn’t suggest agave! I actually tried another recipe prior to yours and it was not good. Was I ever wrong! Diet based on vegetables, legumes and green leaves. Raw vegan brownies are unbaked chocolate slice or brownies that can be made without an oven. Thanks so much for sharing! It won’t be as fluffy but still delicious! What kind of chocolate did you use? I’d marry you too if you made me these brownies. Not only does these taste amazing, it was really fun to make!! Ok I just found where you said you could freeze for up to a month. Anyway, thank you so much for all your hard work, we are really enjoying every recipe we try! This is a great recipe. There’s nothing like doing what you love, and loving where you live; that makes for one happy life! I made these yesterday. Yay! I’ve made them for family, friends, work colleagues and they always disappear. Since my friend has a walnut allergy, I used cashews and haselnuts instead and topped with crushed cashews, coconut flakes and orange zest. This recipe is something straight from the heavens. These brownies!! These raw brownies have been a hit at every party I ever brought them to. Absolutely delicious. You are a machine. I used sunflower seeds and they worked great! The combination of the two textures (guilt-free, granular bottom layer and the smooth, decadent top layer) was great. I might have eaten 3 already and my husband might also not get any if he doesnt act fast. Thanks for sharing! And I’m not just talking about raw vegan brownies – I mean the best brownies, period. In the last couple weeks, I made these and your mint brownie ice cream. My favourite part of this though is the 20 facts – they are so cute and add such a personal touch. It was so great to meet you guys last year! Thanks so much for the lovely review, Natasha. thank you! I just made these because I wanted to use up the dates that I had in my fridge. Was the almond milk too hot? Enjoy! We’re so glad you enjoyed them! Februar 2018. Leave a comment, or – our favorite – take a picture and tag it #minimalistbaker on Instagram so we can see. Or does it need to be intensely beaten to achieve the right consistency? It took for ever to mix everything together, but it was sooooo worth it! The mixture wasn’t sticking together in the mixer so we tried half a tablespoon of coconut oil, and then some water, to make it stick together. can i sub the almond milk with coconut milk? Thank you!! Used 1/4c Arbonne chocolate protein powder, 1/4c cacao powder, 1/4c cocoa. If you try this recipe, let us know! I came across this one but I was not sure because I really never believed in no bake cookies or cake. That ganache will be used on other things, too. xoxo. Love this recipe. Hello, could you use anything else apart from sugar in the ganache? My husband (of 17 + years) and I will be in Portland this weekend so I’m eager to try out your vegan resto suggestions. Pecans would be tasty as well so go for it! Hi Maggie, we are adding a feature soon that will make it easier to jump to the recipe. What size baking tray did you use? I loved this post. Thank you. Cheers! Unfortunately I don’t like either! Thanks so much for sharing, Mary! Adding a little more powdered sugar usually helps. Can you actually stop just being so amazing and creating all these wonderful, delicious recipes? My friends voted them the best vegan dessert that I’ve made so far. Chewy, gooey, chocolate-y raw vegan keto brownies! Otherwise, omit it! In an 8x8 pan put layer of wax or parchment paper. These brownies taste so good. Congrats on 5 years of marriage – and many more to come! I highly, HIGHLY, reccomend this recipe. Thoughts, ideas and or suggestions on a sub for the cacao nibs? Thanks so much for taking the time to reply, Dana. Thus the blah, blah, blah. I find it get soooo dirty and greasey when cooking because of this, how do you keep yours clean? I only ask because my husband and I are both from a small town in Kansas. Nope! Thanks. Thanks for the sweet note! Unreal. These were to die for! And yes on Iceland. We haven’t experienced that. I will be making this brownie for the 3rd time this friday and I never thought about leaving a review. Thanks so much for the lovely review! Hi Cristina! Delicious just a little less beautiful than yours. I love this recipe ~ it’s my go-to raw brownie recipe. Also, you might want to use unsweetened almond milk, or soy if you so desire. Frost brownies generously with frosting and then top with additional raw walnuts and cacao nibs (optional). But I don’t have a food processor… would it be fine if I just pulsed in a Nutri ninja? Hmm did you change anything in the recipe? And Oh My God… it was love at first bite! Thank you for the recipe! But now several years later I have been looking for the recipe again and I swear it’s different than it used to be!! Happy anniversary. And I am curious, what part of Kansas are you from? The texture was perfect and the taste divine! Hi Cindy, we think coconut milk from a carton should work, but canned coconut milk may end up with little lumps in the frosting. I added 2 cups of powdered sugar and almost 1/2 cup of arrowroot powder, let it sit in the fRidge, but it was still runny! Would coconut sugar mixed with arrowroot powder work and if so, do you know how much of each I would use? Sprinkled the brownies with walnut pieces and popped it in the fridge to firm up. I made these today (minus the ganache) and they are actually pretty good, considering what’s not in them! Thanks for sharing. My daughter (she’s 9 going on 13) and I are a big fan of your site – we tried this last week and we got some nice reviews :-) We have moved ten times since getting married in 2006, living in three states. As good as it is I hate when they put a 10 paragraph essay before the recipe. What a wonderful website and wonderful life you seem to have with your hubby! I’m wondering if the brand of chocolate was the issue? Thanks for letting us know, Rebecca! These brownies are entirely raw (except for the frosting) and super fudgy and rich. Any substitute for the dates ? I just made these for the Superbowl. It always gets raves & requests for the recipe. They come together in about 20 minutes and require simple ingredients you likely have on hand right now – such as, WalnutsAlmondsDatesCacao (or cocoa) Powder + NibsSea Salt. Mine turned out wonderful, so I thought I’d share how I tweaked it in case anyone wants to give it a try. your suggestions are highly appreciable please help me out. @minimalistbaker I am super bummed right now as I made these for a potluck tonight, but there is no possible way 1/2 cup of powdered sugar was even close to what is needed to produce the ganache in your pictures. *Walnuts can be switched for macadamia nuts. Thank YOU for following and for the kind words!! xo. Can you make this without nuts? Thanks for the recipe ? Let us know if you try it! Great blog! To cut a long story short, I found a bakery supply store in Taipei without further ado, got all the ingredients and made these brownies two days ago. Could I substitute almond flour for the almonds? You can use either walnuts or macadamia nuts for the brownies. Let them thaw in the fridge before serving. Either way a super healthy and delicious desert, and prepared so quickly! These raw vegan brownies should be kept in a sealed container in the fridge. You took something plant-based and fairly healthy and found a way to make it unhealthy. Once I added hole peanuts before pouring the ganache and it tasted just like sneakers! and i love how these brownies look. I made them yesterday and they turned out just wonderful!! You deserve it. I was just wondering if I could let them out of the fridge for three hours without any inconvenient and also if I could substitue the sugar in the ganche with date syrup. Vegane Raw-Food-Brownies - superschokoladige Brownies, vegan, ohne Mehl, Zucker, Eier oder Butter. Thank you, Dana! Can this recipe be made without nuts. The Best Vegan Mac and Cheese (Classic, Baked). Da … I tried these date brownies as my first attempt using dates AND my first try at no-bake brownies. Cheers! I was a little short on dates so added a little coconut oil to keep the it together. Where in Kansas are you both from? Just got home to taste test and I’m so afraid I’m going to eat the lot before I get a chance to share!!!!! Hmm, that’s a toughie as it’s kind of central to the recipe. I love love love brownies. I have an allergy, but wonder if it will come out the same. Thanks for the lovely review. I’d put this against again non vegan dessert any day. This recipe is perfection! Thank you! – homemade powdered turbinado sugar using a Vitamix for the ganache. HAPPY 5 YEARS AND MANY MORE. Your email address will not be published. This is absolutely amazingly good. I live in Overland Park, KS!! Great, will definitely give them a go. Nun die Masse in einen Mixer geben und mit ⅔ des Orangensafts, Hafer- und Mandelmehl vermischen und aufmixen. Transfer to bowl and set aside. I don’t get all the alternative chocolate options in my area so perhaps I’ll have to either experiment or come to accept frosting in place of a ganache. Go easy on the flax as it can get a little wood-y tasting. What a win. 10 Minuten . To celebrate I’m sharing 20 random facts about us that you may or may not know. Love this recipe, what a great idea to add a ganache on top! Hi Calista, we haven’t tried using cashews, but the same amount as walnuts would probably work! Love, Making these again tomorrow…. My second attempt was better because I didn’t need to soak the dates they were perfectly soft out of the pack. So glad I found your site! I’m a university student with an autoimmune disease (so I’m short on time but make up for it in food intolerances..) and your recipes are really helping me out for quick food ideas and sweet treats, so thank you so much! Have you ever tried substituting another nut for the walnuts? You can also subscribe without commenting. Those look great! I can’t wait to try more :). I also added some good cocoa powder to the ganache to thicken it a little rather than keep adding icing sugar. Ein Rezept das viel Platz für Kreativität und Fantasie lässt. Tree nut allergy here! Omg! Would it work with a blender too? First of all…thanks for sharing. I remember when you first posted these raw brownies and this upgraded version is so pretty! so this recipe is great with the nibs & walnuts on top as you can get away without topping. Another 5/5, Dana! Best time to visit is mid to end of August. After trying your recipe, I’m convinced that vegan food can taste as good/better than non-vegan ones! Stir or whisk it in a bowl and then pour it out over the top of the brownie base and smooth it down with a spoon. :), I swapped walnuts for sunflower seeds and almonds for pumpkin seeds and they turned out perfect. You are a genius! You could just ditch it and sub stevia! My ganach came out more like frosting, but still yummy. As a bonus, they’re perfect for Passover since they contain no flour!! Good luck, Jessie! Thank you for sharing it! Love your blog! I made these yesterday! Thank you :) Elizabeth at Pineapples and Polka Dots says. Melt the coconut oil and then add the maple syrup, vanilla and cocoa powder and stir or whisk together until smooth. Thanks Katie! Let us know how it goes! Is it possible to replace 1 cup (~175 g) dairy-free dark chocolate for something else? Thanks so much for the lovely review! If you’re like me and you have no self-control, I suggest only making a small batch or give some away. I cannot wait to try it! This is an amazing recipe!!!! There is a recipe for Crunchy Chickpeas that we think you might like. Which makes me sad because she’s missing out on so many good things. So glad you all enjoyed them! Die trockenen Zutaten mischen, dann die flüssigen Zutaten unterrühren. I had a really hard time getting my “dough” to stay together in the dish. Vegetarian Diet. Hi Poppy, We haven’t experienced that. That ganache is calling my name. This is a brilliant recipe! Excludes meat, fish, mollusks. For the ganache used full cream cow’s milk and salted butter with an excellent 86% European chocolate. I’ve tried making raw brownies with dates in the past, and although the results have been edible, I can’t taste the chocolate! ha, hope you love this one, Lucy! xoxo! We are so glad you and your husband both enjoyed them! If you’re reading this you have to try it, I made it with my 3 year old daughter, love that she could help in everyway! I used a tablespoon of coconut butter/oil, 3 Tbs cacao powder, 2 Tbs nut milk….. heated until bubbly, then added Swerve confection powder to consistency, 1/8 tsp vanilla and a sprinkle of sea salt. Love the simplicity! You can also freeze them for up to 3 months. And I’m dying over this ganache right now. Hope you enjoy it! I only had a scant two cups of dates, and did not bother to soak them first, so my resulting “brownie batter” seemed a little dry and not very sweet so added two tablespoons maple syrup which seemed the perfect addition: the dough came together beautifully. :):):) YAY! As a vegan, I’m always sad that dessert isn’t really a huge thing in the freezer case at the store. Hi! Pretty easy to make and I give it 5 stars for sure. How much chili powder or which kind can I add to make these Mexican chocolate brownies. (She asked if she could have a brownie for breakfast this morning. Made These Today for a Family Gathering! I made the brownies for the first time this weekend as I downloaded a copy of the top recipes e-book (for which I am so excited). I am on a diet for GI issues and have been craving sweets. Hmm interesting. You saved our Easter! Just wondering whether you used a food processor or your vitamix for these? Remove from fridge and add powdered sugar a little at a time to thicken. Need help? Anyways, is there anything you would recommend for me to substitute the powder sugar with for the frosting?? Did you use a food processor? Thank you for making such a wonderful recipe! Bought dates just to try this recipe! A lot of festivals around that time and if you’re lucky you can see Aurora borealis in early October. In hindsight, thats what I realize I forgot to do! Wow, I definitely need to try this amazing recipe ;). Roh, vegan und glutenfrei Raw Vegane Brownies Brownies sind für echte Naschkatzen ein Muss. I’ve made them numerous times. I made only the base brownie recipe, as I had a very specific craving for chewy date-based brownies, and even then I heavily modified a few things! Made these brownies for the second time and they are the best ones I’ve ever tasted, my hubby totally agrees! love these… i added hand ground cardomon for that extra lift… keep up the good work :). – homemade powdered turbinado sugar using a Vitamix for the ganache, These look wonderful! They aren’t soggy! Can’t wait to eat it! Next time either use vegan butter OR refined coconut oil, which has a more neutral flavor (not coconutty at all). I can not thank you enough for this recipe! Do you maybe know what went wrong? Use this as a guide. Best raw vegan brownie recipe ever! They were so fudgy, and tasted like baked brownies. So gonna make this tomorrow! These are amazing! Lets just say I am very far from that. We’re so glad you both enjoy these brownies, Margie! Love the combo of the brownies + ganache! I cannot wait to try these brownies. I’m an avid chocolate lover so I cannot miss this opportunity. Do you recommend altering any of the other ingredients? You can also, Raw Rainbow Veggie Noodle Salad with Peanut Dressing, Easy Banana Ice Cream (Tips + 10 Flavors! The brownie is chewy, fudgy, and intensely earthy-sweet. Can we say with an almond on top.. “ALMOND JOY”??? They tick all my boxes – healthy, vegan, satisfyingly chocolatey, + quick and easy to make! Thanks so much, Dana! Schwierigkeit. Perfect to satisfy my sweet tooth during a heatwave :) And the picky hubby approved! May you never close down your page :D Have a great day! Hmmm, it sounds like maybe you added too many dates and not enough nuts! The only thing that was troublesome while making this was the fact that the dates clogged up my food processor and it was difficult to mix. Why the nuts aren’t soaked? Great recipe :). The only issue I had was getting the dough to form so I added 1 1/2 TBS of water. Thanks so much for the lovely review, Courtney! hi congrats on ur anniversary. Thanks so much! Secondly, congratulations lovebirds! Thanks so much! It just tastes like blended up dates, no chocolate flavor, and I get so confused when people leave comments on how chocolatey and fudgey their brownies get! Report back if you give it a try! I used a Ninja Pro blender, because I don’t have a few prcessor. It would be nice to see two different categories on your Comment & Review Page. I even use it in making my ice creams. Happy Anniversary to you both! We’re both from around the Wichita area. These look AMAZING! Ah, thanks Elly! I don’t recommend soy in most things because it does have a strong flavor. Happy Anniversary. Also, you can sub up to half with oats! I’m putting them in cute little baggies for friends’ gifts this weekend and attaching the recipe. *onyx cocoa powder I have not posted the actual recipe, but only used one image from here and a small quote and linked directly back to this recipe page. I used normal soya milk instead of almond only because they had run out in my local supermarket but still tastes so yummy!