Raw Chocolate Peanut Brownies - Recipe

Reward yourself with these better-for-you Raw chocolate peanut brownies.

Makes: 16

Time to prep: 30 minutes

Time to cook: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 90g (3/4 cup) walnut halves
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 30g (1/4 cup) cacao powder
• 85g (1/2 cup) seedless raisins
• 150g fresh dates, pitted
• 30g 85% dark chocolate, chopped

Peanut layer

• 50g (1/2 cup) rolled oats
• 100g (2/3 cup) unsalted peanuts
• 90g (1/3 cup) peanut butter
• 200g fresh dates, pitted

Method

• Line a 19cm square (base measurement) baking tin with baking paper allowing the paper to overhang to opposite sides to form handles.
• Place the walnuts, chia seeds and cacao in a food processor. Process until finely chopped. Add the raisins, process until well combined. With the motor running, start adding the dates a few at a time, until all the dates are added and mixture starts to come together. Use clean hands to bring together completely. Press mixture into prepared tin, smoothing surface with the back of a spoon. Chill until firm.
• Meanwhile, place oats and peanuts in a food processor. Add peanut butter, process until combined. With the motor running, start adding the dates a few at a time, until all the dates are added and mixture starts to come together. Use clean hands to bring together completely. Press mixture on top of chocolate layer, smoothing surface with the back of a spoon. Chill until firm.
• Place chocolate in a small bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water, ensuring base of bowl does not touch water. Cook stirring until melted and smooth. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of the brownie. Refrigerate until set. Remove brownie from tin using paper handles. Trim edges and cut into 16 squares.

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