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