Fitness - Raw Caramel Brownie
A no-bake, raw layered brownie with a nut-and-date base, a creamy date-macadamia caramel layer and a chocolate top.
⏱️ Prep: 30 min🍽️ Makes 16
Ingredients
| 70 g | almonds | |
| 50 g | walnuts | |
| 8 | Medjool dates, pitted and chopped | |
| 4 | dried figs, roughly chopped | |
| 65 g | cacao powder | |
| 2 tbsp | 30 ml | water (base) |
| 8 | Medjool dates, pitted and soaked in hot water for 1-2 hours | |
| 65 g | raw macadamia nuts | |
| 3 tbsp | 45 ml | tahini |
| 1 tsp | 5 ml | vanilla extract |
| 1 tbsp | 15 ml | water (caramel layer) |
| 2 tbsp | 30 ml | coconut oil, melted (caramel layer) |
| 50 g | coconut oil (chocolate layer) | |
| 60 ml | maple syrup | |
| 30 g | cacao powder (chocolate layer) |
Instructions
- Line a 20cm x 20cm baking tin with baking paper.
- To make the base, place the almonds and walnuts in a food processor and process until they resemble fine crumbs. Add the dates, figs, cacao powder and water and process until well-combined and a sticky dough forms. Spoon the mixture into the lined baking tin and press down with damp hands until the mixture is evenly distributed to form the base. Place in the freezer while you prepare the caramel layer.
- To make the caramel layer, drain the dates well and place in a food processor with the macadamia nuts, tahini, vanilla extract, water and coconut oil. Process until well-combined and smooth. Ensure that you scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally.
- Pour the caramel layer over the base and smooth using a spatula. Return to the freezer for 20-30 minutes before adding the chocolate topping. Make sure this layer has set before adding the chocolate layer.
- To make the chocolate layer, place the coconut oil in a small saucepan and melt over a low heat. Remove from the heat and whisk in the maple syrup and cacao powder until well-combined and smooth.
- Pour the chocolate layer over the caramel layer. Cover with plastic film and return to the freezer for 1-2 hours to set. Remove from the tin, cut into 16 squares and serve. Enjoy!
The sliced caramel brownie can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Prep Time: 30 mins. Freezer Time: 3 hours. Total Time: 3 hours 30 mins. Makes 16 squares.