Unlike the traditional brownies we are used to, these brownies are raw and there is no need to bake them. They are made with fresh mint leaves for a earthy, minty flavor. (Vegan, Paleo)
I love the taste of fresh mint, but you can also make these with peppermint extract or oil.
These Fresh Mint Dark Chocolate Brownies are grain free, gluten free, dairy free, egg free and Paleo. Enjoy!
Recipe
No Bake Fresh Mint Chocolate Brownies
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh mint, or peppermint extract/oil
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 ½ cups medjool dates, 13-15 large dates
- 1 cup blanched almond flour
- ½ cup raw cacao powder
- pinch fine himalayan salt
- ¼ cup semisweet mini chocolate chips
Ganache:
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon raw honey, or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- pinch fine himalayan salt
- handful of cacao nibs
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Instructions
- Chop the mint in a food processor then add the pecans and pulse until coarse ground. Place in a large bowl.
- Remove pit from dates, then process in a food processor until a creamy paste forms.
- Mix the date paste, almond flour, raw cacao powder, salt and chocolate chips with the ground pecans and mint until all ingredients are combined.
- Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and spread the brownie mixture evenly across the pan.
Ganache:
- In a double boiler over simmering water, mix the coconut oil, raw cacao powder, honey, vanilla and salt until well combined.
- Spread mixture evenly on top of the brownie and sprinkle with a handful of cacao nibs.
- Refrigerate until set then cut into squares.
Notes
Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition per serving
Calories: 236.5kcalProtein: 4.3gFat: 16.6gSaturated Fat: 5.3gSugar: 16.2gFiber: 5gCarbohydrates: 23.8gNet Carbs: 18.8g
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