Raw brownies

Ingredients: (makes 9 bite-size brownies)

• ¾ cup walnuts 
• ⅔ cup chopped dates 
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 
• ⅛ cup coconut flakes 
• ½ teaspoon vanilla bean powder 
• ¼ cup cocoa powder 
• Pinch sea salt 
• Pinch cayenne

Soak the dates for ten minutes in warm water.

Grind the walnuts in a food processor until they are a fine powder. 

Add the dates, strained well and pitted, and grind for 1-2 minutes . 

Add all other ingredients and blend well. When it is ready, the mixture will easily form shape when you roll it into your hands. 

Shape small 1-inch brownies, top with coconut flakes or nuts, and put into the freezer for about 10 minutes or until firm. 

Brownies can be consumed immediately, or kept in the freezer for storing.