RAW CHOCOLATE BROWNIES!!

Ok!  I have a bunch of healthy raw meal recipes on my blog, so it's time for a delicious dessert!  Raw chocolate brownies.... need I say more?!


You will need...

1 cup almond meal (just blend almonds-i'll show you)
1 cup raw cacao*
3 TBSP agave nectar or maple syrup
2  TBSP water

*Raw cacao is extremely beneficial but can be hard to find.  You can get them at Whole Foods or order them through Amazon.  BUT, I want everyone to be able to make this even if you can't order it.  SO, go to the baking isle in your grocery store and find UNsweetened cocoa powder.  This recipe won't be 100% raw, but it will still be way healthier than the 'normal' brownies.  


Ok, take your 1 cup of almonds and put them in the blender or food processor and grind them up!  It will be loud but it should only take about 10 seconds or so...

And there you have almond meal!  Now if you have raw cacao beans, do the same until a fine powder.  It kind of looks like coffee....

If yours already comes in the powder, then obviously skip that step!  Now stir together the chocolate & almond meal in a bowl...

Now add your agave nectar OR maple syrup and water.... MIX!

Add mixture to a square dish and press down.....

Place in fridge for about an hour and let set.  I know, I didn't want to wait either... 

Now slice them in squares....

Scoop them out and serve!!

 ENJOY!  

Who said dessert can't be healthy??

Notes:  The reason for getting unsweetened cocoa is so you can add your own level of sweetness without refined sugars.  Taste it before pressing the brownies down in the pan.  

You can also roll the 'dough' into balls and make brownie balls!  :)

P.s... These brownies taste great paired with some homemade banana or strawberry ice cream!