So something momentous happened a couple of days ago that has nothing to do with brownies. And actually it has nothing to do with me. Well actually it sort of does. But not really.
Heather, quit babbling and tell me what it is!
Ok fine, if you’re going to be like that. My little sister, who’s 15 years old, started a YouTube channel! Julia got all the talents that I didn’t; imagination, creativity, and humor. On her YouTube channel she uses those talents to give useful tips for other people in a hilarious and entertaining way. Check it out here!
Ok now that you’ve subscribed to my sister’s channel, let’s talk about brownies. I do a lot of baking all year round. Even in the summer when it’s like 90 degrees (about the hottest it gets here in Wisconsin). So I have a tendency to heat up the house. But not so with this recipe! The only appliance required here is a food processor. Just blend the brownies, place in pan, frost, and freeze! Boom! Perfect for hot summer days!
These brownies are rich, chocolaty, and downright delicious. They’re sooooo easy; you have to make them!!
- Brownies
- 1 cup pitted [url href=”https://ilovedatelady.com/products/organic-dates” target=”_blank”]dates[/url]
- 1/2 cup [url href=”https://www.amazon.com/Bobs-Red-Mill-Natural-Almond/dp/B00HRMFCVQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1467747701&sr=8-4&keywords=bobs+red+mill+almond+meal&linkCode=ll1&tag=coituppa-20&linkId=77c8a9004f8f7456310ea6e111462c95″ target=”_blank”]almond meal[/url]
- 1/3 cup [url href=”https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Bronners-Fresh-pressed-Coconut-Unrefined/dp/B00B3COTYM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1467747737&sr=8-1&keywords=dr+bronners+coconut+oil&linkCode=ll1&tag=coituppa-20&linkId=729f4f11f75dedc1f2e959e24397468b” target=”_blank”]coconut oil[/url]
- 1/3 cup [url href=”https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Anthonys-Certified-Gluten-Free-Non-GMO/dp/B00F7SU63G/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1467747772&sr=8-1&keywords=anthonys+cocoa+powder&linkCode=ll1&tag=coituppa-20&linkId=88bca4ec9b682e3bb2e3f8f867f38a7c” target=”_blank”]cocoa powder[/url]
- 1-1/2 cups [url href=”https://www.amazon.com/Lets-Do-Organic-Shredded-Unsweetened/dp/B000F4D5GC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1467747851&sr=8-2&keywords=lets+do+organic+coconut+flakes&linkCode=ll1&tag=coituppa-20&linkId=36aa90e40a9ec64747038e5cfcf1b976″ target=”_blank”]unsweetened coconut flakes[/url]
- Frosting
- 3 tablespoons softened [url href=”https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Bronners-Fresh-pressed-Coconut-Unrefined/dp/B00B3COTYM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1467747737&sr=8-1&keywords=dr+bronners+coconut+oil&linkCode=ll1&tag=coituppa-20&linkId=729f4f11f75dedc1f2e959e24397468b” target=”_blank”]coconut oil[/url]
- 2 tablespoons [url href=”https://www.amazon.com/Foods-Organic-Maple-formally-Bottle/dp/B005P0LW66/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1467747892&sr=8-1&keywords=now+foods+maple+syrup&linkCode=ll1&tag=coituppa-20&linkId=94158e721cb8fc5d700178f653d735ed” target=”_blank”]maple syrup[/url]
- 1/4 cup [url href=”https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Anthonys-Certified-Gluten-Free-Non-GMO/dp/B00F7SU63G/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1467747772&sr=8-1&keywords=anthonys+cocoa+powder&linkCode=ll1&tag=coituppa-20&linkId=88bca4ec9b682e3bb2e3f8f867f38a7c” target=”_blank”]cocoa powder[/url]
- In a microwave-safe bowl, cover the dates with water and microwave for 2 minutes. Drain and place in food processor.
- Add remaining brownies ingredients.
- Process until well chopped and mixed; a dough should form.
- Press into a 8″x8″ glass baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the coconut oil, maple syrup, and cocoa; mix well.
- Spread over brownies.
- Freeze until set.
- Cut into brownie bites and store in an airtight container in the fridge.
thank you so much for this delicious recipe! My daughter has a vegan,grain free friend and I never have a sweet treat to offer her that is healthy and allowed. Up until today that is!!!!! she brought her brother with her and was the cutest thing for this shy little boy to come stand next to me and ask me are there any more of those… The whole dish got eaten by 5 little gannets through the course of the day minus 2 pieces which I savoured. very yummy indeed.
What is the nutritional values (Calories, fat grams, saturated fat gram, sugar grams, carbs, fiber, protein)??
I’ll add it to the post.