Raw Salted Almond Brownies

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The last time I made raw brownies, I didn’t share the recipe. I wasn’t planning on it this time, either, but these came out so well I felt I’d be holding out if I didn’t share them.

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These almonds from Trader Joe’s are incredibly addicting; I’m pretty sure they’re all gone by now. Anything with chocolate and salt and I can’t stop snacking. Why not make some brownies with the same mix-ins?

The almond butter in these brownies make them a little more fudgy and decadent than your typical date bars. You can use any type of nuts you have on hand.

Raw Salted Almond Brownies

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 0 minutes

Ingredients(Makes a dozen brownies):

  • 16oz pitted dates
  • 1/4 cup raw almond butter
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup almonds
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt

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Method:

  1. Put the dates in a food processor and blend until they stick together into a ball of dough. If the dates haven’t come together after a few minutes, add a tablespoon or so of water until they do.
  2. Add in the cocoa powder and almond butter and continue blending until they are mixed into the dough.
  3. Add in the almonds and sea salt. Pulse until the almonds are broken up into pieces.
  4. Turn off the food processor and move the mixture to a different bowl. Work it with your hands until all of the ingredients are well mixed together and the almonds stick in the batter.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a piece of parchment paper and press with your hands into a square shape roughly 9×9. Cut into 12 pieces. Store in a sealed container at room temperature when not eating.

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These are particularly good with some salty peanut butter spread on top as a snack or dessert. Next time I think I’ll use the chocolate covered almonds in the brownie dough assuming I don’t eat them all first again.

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20 Responses to Raw Salted Almond Brownies
  1. Melissa @TryingtoHeal
    January 3, 2012 | 12:06 pm

    I saw those almonds at TJ’s the other day and thought about getting them, but knew they’d disappear instantly! sounds delicious!

  2. Lindsay @ biking before bed
    January 3, 2012 | 12:08 pm

    These sound amazing. Salty sweet desserts may be trendy but I hope they don’t go out of style anytime soon.

  3. Tara @ suchdifferentskies
    January 3, 2012 | 2:07 pm

    Well, aren’t I glad I found you! Beautiful photos, recipes and attitude!

  4. Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga
    January 3, 2012 | 2:35 pm

    Raw vegan brownies were THE FIRST recipe I ever posted on my blog. Oh, the memories.

    These look amazing. I will always love raw choc brownies!

  5. Amber K
    January 3, 2012 | 3:10 pm

    I never would have thought to add some nut butter. I’m all about texture and I bet that would add a great one.

  6. Britne @ Shabbott's Habits
    January 3, 2012 | 3:28 pm

    I’ve always been intrigued by these raw dessert recipes, but I’ve never actually tried one, which is funny because I absolutely LOVE dates. I think I may just pick some up the next time I’m at the store so that I can try this recipe. Thanks so much for sharing!

  7. Anna @ On Anna's Plate
    January 3, 2012 | 7:17 pm

    Yum– looks like a really moist larabar!

  8. Yvonne
    January 4, 2012 | 12:01 am

    I liked the instructions at the end… “when not eating” … I bet it’s hard to stop eating these, they look so good! I am definitely trying these tomorrow!

  9. Hannah
    January 4, 2012 | 6:06 am

    I remember buying those Trader Joe’s almonds when I went to DC in 2007 to vote at the Australian Embassy in our federal elections, and having my mind blown.

    Thank you for providing me with a way to remember their deliciousness through awesomeness 🙂

  10. Kait
    January 4, 2012 | 11:55 am

    Mmmm…those look AMAZING!

    New-to-raw-dessert-making-question: Doesn’t the “dough” stick to your hands a lot?

    • Wannabe Chef
      January 4, 2012 | 1:56 pm

      Not usually. If all you’re working with is dried fruit and nuts, it’s almost impossible too get a dough that’s too wet. if anything it sticks to itself.

  11. dana @ my little celebration
    January 4, 2012 | 11:38 pm

    Yummy! These look delicious and SERIOUSLY healthy! I’ve been afraid of dates for too long. I have to get some now!

  12. The Sweetest Vegan
    January 5, 2012 | 3:37 pm

    These look so yummy and delicious!

  13. Kimberly (unrivaledkitch)
    January 6, 2012 | 4:15 am

    These look amazing. Genius Snack, Yum! I probably wouldn’t share either lol

  14. Beth Michelle
    January 6, 2012 | 4:57 am

    These sound incredible. I too can never get enough of salt nd sweet!

  15. C&C Cakery
    January 6, 2012 | 11:16 pm

    I love raw brownies – and chocolate covered almonds. This is perfect. Also, gotta get my hands on those trader joe’s sweets. O. M. G.

  16. Allison
    January 25, 2012 | 12:33 am

    I just made these and they were awesome. I actually just rolled them into balls, and sprinkled some extra himalayan salt on top. YUM! Thanks!!

  17. Aly
    April 17, 2012 | 2:07 pm

    Made little balls and plopped a bit of peanut butter in them and COULD NOT stop eating! These are wonderful but dangerous for me 😛

  18. Maggie
    August 7, 2012 | 11:11 am

    These are yum….but destroyed my blender. It seems that blending a heap of dates is a whole lot of work for a blender and mine didn’t rise to the challenge 🙁

    • Adriana Villate
      February 7, 2013 | 4:09 pm

      My processor almost broke too, it over heating and then stopped working, but it was so good at the end.