No-Bake Vegan Brownies with Chocolate Ganache

Ingredients

BROWNIES

• 1 1/2 cups raw walnuts (divided // as original recipe is written, 1 cup (93 g) + 1/2 cup (47 g) // plus more for topping)
• 1 cup raw almonds
• 2 1/2 cups dates (pitted // if dry, soak in warm water for 10 minutes then drain // 2 1/2 cups equal ~15 ounces)
• 3/4 cup cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 Tbsp cacao nibs (plus more for topping)
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

GANACHE FROSTING (optional)

• 1/4 cup almond milk
• 1 cup dairy-free dark chocolate (chopped)
• 2 Tbsp coconut oil (melted // or sub vegan butter)
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

Instructions

1. Place 1 cup walnuts (as original recipe is written // use 2/3 of the total if altering batch size) and the almonds in food processor and process until finely ground.
2. Add the cacao powder and sea salt and pulse to combine. Transfer to bowl and set aside.
3. Add the dates to the food processor and process until small bits remain. Remove and set aside.