Hazelnut Brownies with Date Caramel

Prep time: 20 mins.          Feeds: 8 people.       Equipment needed: Food Processor.

This tastes like a Nutella brownie. I don’t think I need to say more.

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STEP 1) Brownie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of raw activated hazelnuts
• 2 tbsp raw coconut flour
• 1 tbsp raw cacao powder
• 1 tbsp raw carob powder
• 1 cup of soft dates
• 1/2 tsp of pure vanilla powder or 1 tsp of cinnamon 

Method:

In a food processor, grind the hazelnuts fist into flour, then add the rest except the dates, pulse to mix it all then add the date and continue blending until you get a sticky dough consistency. Spread the dough into a square or rectangular tray and flatten evenly.

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STEP 2) Date Caramel

Blend 1 cup of soft date until creamy, that’s all. Spread the caramel evenly on the brownie mix.

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STEP 3) Chocolate Layer (optional)

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp raw melted coconut oil
• 1 tbsp cacao powder
• 1 tbsp carob powder

Method:

Mix all in a warm bowl with a spoon until you get a liquid chocolate. Pour it on the caramel and let it set in the freezer for 10 mins.

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