Nutty Brownies-Gluten Free (VEGAN - if you skip the dark chocolate topping)

Nutty Brownies-Gluten Free (VEGAN - if you skip the dark chocolate topping)

Ingredients:

1 cup medjool dates

½ cup cashews

3 tsp cocoa or cacao powder

1 tsp vanilla extract

⅛ cup almond milk

1 tbsp stevia in the raw

1 square dark chocolate (86% cocoa is best)

Directions:  Soak the cashews in water for about 8 hours to soften them.  Combine all ingredients, except the dark chocolate square, in a food processor / blender.  I used my Ninja food processor.  Process until all ingredients are fully combined and the cashews and dates are finely chopped.  The mixture should be a thick creamy texture and sticky.  Scoop mixture into a small round dish about 6”.  Melt the dark chocolate square over low heat or in microwave about ⅕ minutes on low about 50% power.  Pour melted chocolate on the brownie mixture and put in frig until it hardens about 20 minutes.  Cut into fourths.  Makes 4 servings.

Approx. Nutrition Facts: Cals. 158   Fat 7.25g   Carbs. 24.25g   Protein 3.5g   Fiber 3g