Raw Vegan Brownies with Avocado Frosting

I haven't made raw treats for a while but whipped this one up for a special dinner. Was yum!

Ingredients

Brownie:

• 2 cups of nuts like Pecans or Walnuts or Almonds (I used a mix)
• 1/2 cup Dates (pitted then soaked 1-3 hours)
• 1/4 cup Raw Cacao powder
• 1/8 tsp Espresso (optional)
• Pinch of sea salt

Frosting:

• 1 large Avocado
• 1/4 cup Maple Syrup or Agave Nectar or Date Syrup
• 1/4 cup Raw Cacao powder
• 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
• Chocolate chunks or Pistachio nuts for topping (optional)

Method

1. Line a loaf tin with baking paper, I used a 12x22cm tin.
2. While dates are soaking make the frosting. Add all the frosting ingredients to a food processor and mix until smooth. Scoop into a bowl & set aside. No need to clean the food processor.
3. Drain the dates and add them, along with the rest of the brownie ingredients, to the food processor. Process for 1 minute or until combined.
4. Scoop the brownie mixture into the lined tin. Flatten the surface with a back of a spoon (I ran mine under hot water). 
5. Spread the frosting on top & push chocolate chunks into frosting.
6. Chill in fridge for at least 1 hour.
7. If using Pistachio Nuts, sprinkle then cut into squares. Sore in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Enjoy!