Raw Brownies: Dates, Cashews, and Cocoa Powder

Yes, I understand this is NOT the most appetizing-looking picture…

I PROMISE you though, these things are THE BOMB!

I mean, come on now…

DATES

CASHEWS

COCOA POWDER

ONLY 3 INGREDIENTS in a food bar!! You can’t beat that!

This recipe was inspired by my FAVORITE food bar: The LARA BAR. LARA BARS have only a few ingredients, consisting of nothing more than nuts, fruit, spices, and sometimes chocolate!

These bars take only minutes to prepare. Of course, they need some time to firm up in the freezer, but that requires no work on your part. J

You can use almonds, walnuts, a mixture of nuts, various dried fruits, coconut, or omit the cocoa powder.

The possibilities are ENDLESS! J

These are great as pre-workout or in-between-meal snacks!

Raw Brownies

1 cup cashews, raw or roasted (divided into ½ cup measurements)

1 cup pitted medjool dates

¼ cup cocoa powder

In a food processor, pulse ½ cup of the cashews a few times, or until the cashews are in small pieces (NOT POWDER). Set aside in a separate bowl.

Blend the dates and cocoa powder in the food processor until completely combined, using a plastic spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl between pulses.

Add the chopped cashews and pulse a few times to combine, without breaking the cashews up into powder.

Empty the mixture into a small brownie pan lined with plastic wrap and, with damp hands, press to cover the bottom of the pan evenly.

Place in the freezer for 30 minutes, cut into 12 bars, and ENJOY!