Raw Vegan Fudge Brownies


This recipe came to me via a friend, who also came by it via a friend.  This has got to be the ultimate healthy snack that is actually good for you!  The key is to make sure you are either using dates that are quite soft (not the dried up baking dates sold in cheap bulk bins or packages), or if you are using really dry dates, soak them in a small amount of water for about an hour to soften them up.  This will dispel the need for you to fight with your food processor, especially for the frosting stage.

ingredients for base:

  • 1 cup buckwheat groats (or kasha), soaked for at least 30 minutes in any amount of water
  • 1 cup dates
  • 1/2 cup shredded, unsweetened coconut
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • cinnamon to taste if desired, up to 1 tsp
ingredients for frosting:
  • 1/2 cup dates
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup water (add more during processing if frosting is too dry)
  • cinnamon to taste if desired

method:

After the buckwheat groats have soaked for at least half an hour, strain them and add to a food processor.  Add remaining ingredients for base and mix until well blended.  Press into a dish - I use a medium size corningware baking dish.  Set aside.

Add all the ingredients for the icing into the food processor and mix until very smooth.  Spread over base and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.  Keep leftovers in the fridge.