Raw Brownies (vegan & gluten-free)

Simple to make and requiring no baking, these raw brownies are healthy and delicious. They're also vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free.

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Close up image of Raw Walnut Brownies on a white marble table. The brownies are sitting on baking parchment and walnuts are scattered around them.

Sometimes a recipe can surprise you.

You may think you've tasted every possible combination of dates, nuts and cacao (believe me, I've done the legwork and yes, they all taste fairly similar), then one day a simple little recipe comes along and blows that assumption right out of the water.

As it was with this one.

I'm not sure whether it's the vanilla, the pinch of salt or the shredded coconut that make these raw vegan brownies taste unique, but unique they most definitely are, and completely delicious to boot.

Easy to make and fast to devour, these raw brownies are healthy and delicious. You can feel absolutely guilt-free about eating them because each ingredient is nourishing your body with vitamins and minerals.

So enjoy the fact that you've taken just minutes to make a dessert completely from scratch, that's likely healthier than most products you can buy.

Overhead image of brownies on a white marble table. The brownies are sitting on baking parchment and walnuts are scattered around them. A silver butter knife is to one side.

Budget Tips

Walnuts - If walnuts are expensive where you are right now (or if you can't eat them), a great coast-saving tip is to use half walnuts and half sunflower seeds in this recipe. You can get away with using ¾ cup walnuts and ¾ cup sunflower seeds instead of 1½ cups walnuts, and it can make a big difference to the cost.

Vanilla - Vanilla powder is made from ground raw vanilla beans and gives an amazing flavour because it's unprocessed and pure, and unlike vanilla essence isn't blended with alcohol.

That said, it's also incredibly expensive right now due to sourcing issues, so while it's a lovely ingredient to include, it isn't necessary. Feel free to use vanilla essence instead, or skip it completely.

Raw Brownies - FAQs

What does raw mean?

Raw baking essentially refers to raw desserts that have not been heated above 47°C during their 'cooking' process.

The reason for avoiding cooking or heating the ingredients is to retain nutrients, many of which can be reduced or lost when the food is cooked or baked.

Can you sub pecans for walnuts in raw brownies?

You can, yes! They have a similar taste but pecans are slightly sweeter and have a more 'caramel' flavour. Their texture is also very similar, making pecans a great substitute for walnuts in brownies.

Image of brownies on the side of a white marble table. The brownies are sitting on baking parchment and walnuts are scattered around them.

LOOKING FOR MORE NO-BAKE DESSERTS?

Why not try my Mint Choc Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches, Avocado Chocolate Mousse, or my No Bake Snickers Bars?

I also HIGHLY recommend This Rawsome Vegan Life blog for more incredible raw desserts and treats!

Raw Walnut Brownies on a white marble table. The brownies are sitting on baking parchment and walnuts are scattered around them.

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