Raw Cashew Brownies
The healthy and sweet raw brownies with cashews from Spoonsparrow impress even true clean baking fans.
Ingredients
- 450 g dried dates
- 150 g cashew kernels
- 300 g ground almonds
- 110 g cocoa powder (strongly defatted)
- 45 g almond flour (3 tbsp)
- 1 pinch salt
- 0.5 Vanilla pod
Instructions
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1.
Cover the dates lightly with water and soak overnight. The next day, drain the date water, reserving it for later use. Blend the softened dates with a hand blender into a creamy paste, adding some reserved date water if needed to achieve a smooth consistency.
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2.
Chop the cashew kernels. Split the vanilla pod lengthwise, scrape out the seeds. In a mixing bowl combine almonds, cocoa, almond flour, 100 g of cashews, a pinch of salt and the vanilla seeds, then knead with the date paste until well incorporated.
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3.
Fill the dough into a baking dish or loaf pan (30 x 20 cm) lined with parchment paper and press it firmly down.
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4.
Refrigerate the dough for at least four hours to set. After chilling, cut into fifteen pieces and decorate with the remaining cashew kernels.
