Ingredients

The following ingredients have 9 Servings
  • For the brownie:
  • 1 1/2 cup hazelnuts
  • 1/2 cup cacao*
  • 2 1/2 cup pitted dates
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • For the "icing":
  • 1 avocado
  • 1/4 cup cacao*
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp hazelnuts (crushed, for topping)

Instruction

  • Place hazelnuts and dates in food processor and pulse for at least 30 seconds so that they are mixed well.
  • Add in cacao, syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon; pulse.
  • Spray an 8x8 pan with nonstick spray, or cover with coconut oil, and then pour brownie "batter" into pan and use a spatula to smooth everything out.
  • Place pan in freezer; allowing it to set.
  • While brownies are setting, create icing.
  • Mash avocado with a fork--make sure to mash REALLY well so that mixture is smooth.
  • Add in cacao, syrup and oil and use an electric mixer to combine everything; stir until smooth.
  • Pour icing overtop of brownies, using a spatula to smooth everything out and place back in freezer for approximately 5 minutes before cutting into brownies.
  • Enjoy!