Raw Vegan Matcha Brownies

These brownies are raw, vegan, and completely nut-free which is rare for a recipe like this. They’re dense and chocolatey with a sweet velvety frosting and have just the right amount of matcha flavor.

Ingredients

Brownies

• 1 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 2/3 cup pitted packed dates
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/3 cup raw cacao powder
• 2 teaspoons matcha powder
• 1/4 teaspoon himalayan salt
• 3-4 teaspoons water (depending on the moisture level of the dates)

Matcha Frosting

• 1/3 cup mashed avocado
• 4 tablespoons warm water
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons matcha

Instructions

Brownies

1. Process the seeds and coconut down to fine crumbs in a food processor.
2. Add the dates, raisins, cacao, and matcha. Process until all ingredients are ground down and combined.
3. Add the water, starting with 2 teaspoons. I used 4. Make sure the mixture easily holds together when pressed in your hand (the dough is a bit different than using nuts).
4. Press into the bottom of a 9×5″ bread pan.

Frosting

1. Blend all ingredients together in a blender until smooth.
2. Spread over the brownies.
3. Freeze for 2 hours until firm or set in the fridge for at least 5 hours to firm up. Slice. Drizzle with chocolate sauce if desired.