Ingredients
For brownies:
1 cup raw pecans
1 cup dates, seeds removed
5 T unsweetened cocoa powder
4 T shredded, unsweetened coconut
1-2 T coconut nectar
large pinch sea salt
For frosting:
1 cup fresh dates
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup virgin coconut oil
3/4 cup water
Preparation
For brownies, pulse pecans in food processor until crumbled. Add dates and process until incorporated, then add remaining ingredients and process until mixed. Pour mixture into pan of choice and press down firmly.
For frosting, place all ingredients in blender. Blend on a slow speed and then increase, allowing mixture to blend until velvety and smooth.
Top brownies with frosting and allow to refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Makes six large brownies.
