On the Tenth Day of Christmas- well yes I did miss a day

On the Tenth Day of Christmas - I recovered from a stomach virus and lovingly bring you this recipe.

Peppermint Brownies [Vegan, Raw, Gluten-Free]

 http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/peppermint-brownies/

This Recipe is :

Dairy FreeRaw VeganVeganWheat Free

Serves

8-12

Ingredients

For the Brownies:

• 2 cups walnuts
• 2 cups dates, soaked and pitted
• 3 Tbs cacao powder
• pinch of sea salt

For the Frosting:

• 1/2 cup coconut butter
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 2 Tbs maple syrup
• 1 tsp peppermint extract

Preparation

For the Brownies:

1. Soak the walnuts and dates for about an hour.
2. Pit and peel the dates.
3. Add to a food processor*, along with the drained walnuts and cacao and sea salt.
4.  Pulse until a dough is formed. I let mine run a bit too long and so it was more paste-y, but so delicious still.
5. In a glass baking dish* lined with parchment paper, press the dough down until an even layer is formed.
6. Cover and place in the fridge until the frosting is ready.

For the Frosting:

1. Combine everything in a food processor and process until it is fully incorporated.
2. Pour the frosting over the brownie and place back in the fridge to set.
3. I left mine in overnight so it could harden completely.