No-bake brownies

Step 1/ 4

• 16⅔ g pecans
• 20⅞ g almonds
• 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• ⅛ tsp salt
• 58⅓ g pitted dates
• ⅔ tbsp water

• food processor

Grind pecans, almonds, some of the cocoa powder, and salt in a food processor. Add dates and water and mix until the ingredients come together into a thick paste.

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• ½ tbsp popped amaranth
• ⅓ tbsp cocoa nibs

• bowl
• rubber spatula
• baking pan (9x9 in.)

Pour the mixture into a bowl, add puffed amaranth and cocoa nibs and stir well to combine. Put the mass in a 9x9-in baking dish and press firmly.

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• 10 ml maple syrup
• ⅓ tbsp coconut oil (melted)
• 4⅛ g bittersweet chocolate (melted)
• ½ tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• ⅛ tsp salt

• bowl
• whisk

Mix the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and melted dark chocolate in a bowl. Add the remaining cocoa powder and salt and stir with a whisk until combined.

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• sliced almonds (for garnish)

• cutting board
• knife

Spread the glaze on the brownies and sprinkle with almond slices. Transfer to the refrigerator to chill for approx. 1 hr., then cut into pieces. Enjoy!

Enjoy your meal!