Raw Cashew Raspberry Cream Brownie Hearts

Raw Vegan Brownie Heart with Cashew Raspberry Cream and Goji Berries

I was busy in the kitchen creating another brownie treat.  I LOVE raw vegan brownies! At first it was going to be simple little brownie hearts, but then one thing led to another.  I decided to make some cashew raspberry cream to top them off with.  As you can see, I took it a few more steps.

Heart Brownie - Raw and Gluten-Free

I thought a few sprinkles of coconut shreds would be a subtle tasty topper.

Pink Heart - Raw Vegan Brownie

Just with the cashew raspberry cream on top makes the brownie heart pretty in pink.

From my heart to yours - raw vegan brownies

And you can't go wrong in the buff, you know what I mean ;)  Nothing but brownie.

Pretty little raw vegan cupcake - recipe by Raw Rock

If you don't have a heart mold, I have different silicone molds (bpa-free FDA food-grade silicone) then no worries as they can be made in any shape and look yummy enough to eat.  You can even roll them into a ball, put them into a brownie pan... the choice is yours.

I love my raw vegan brownie recipe, but also like to change it up now and then.  Don't be afraid... change is good! Feel free to change it up as you like.  One thing about raw food is it is so easy to make changes, so let your inner chef out of the box and go for it!

   
Raw Vegan Brownies

1/2 cup pecans
1 cup walnuts (soaked and dehydrated)
1/2 cup hemp heart seeds
4 TBS Cacao powder
3 TBS coconut shreds
1/8 tsp sea salt

Put into food processor and process until little bits. Then add in the following:

1 TBS coconut butter - softened
1 1/2 cup packed dates (I use medjool - yum!)

Process until well blended but not buttery consistency.  You want the mixture to be able to hold its shape.  Check to see if it will roll into a ball or just give it a squish or two then pop it in your mouth... mmmmm, warm brownies!

Put into mold or pan of choice.  If using a silicon mold, put it in the freezer for at least 60-90 minutes so they will be easy to pop out.  The brownies can be stored in the fridge or freezer - if they last that long.


Cashew Raspberry Cream

1 cup cashews - soaked for at least 2 hours, rinse and drain
1 cup full raspberries
1/2 tsp vanilla
2-3 TBS raw agave (or to your desired sweetness)
1 TBS coconut oil - softened

Blend all ingredients until you have a smooth cream consistency.  You can put this in the fridge while waiting for the brownies (I make this first and then the brownies) or leave on the counter and try not to dip a piece of fruit in it... or your finger.

Enjoy!

Peace and Luv,
Rocki

Raw Figgy Hemp Brownies

raw vegan brownies

I love my treats, especially when it comes to chocolate.  One thing that I discovered ever since going raw is how much more I enjoy my chocolaty treats.  Maybe because I know they are not processed and loaded with sugar.  Maybe it's the enjoyment I get from creating a recipe from scratch or inspired by one.  Or perhaps it's because they are healthy and some beneficial.

gluten-free and dairy-free!

 

Like my Raw Figgy Hemp Brownies.  These delicious chewy brownies will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt.  While they do contain nuts, which are actually good for you and when eaten in moderation you can still maintain your weight, these yummilicous treats have some healthy ingredients.

 

Hemp is one of the powerhouse ingredients I include in this brownie version.  Now don't call the police, this hemp does not come from the same plant used to make the magical brownies.  Hemp hearts are the seeds from the fibrous plant used to make a wide variety of products.  And no, you can't smoke it or get high off of it.  Sorry.

 

Hemp seeds are a raw vegan's best friend.  Such as they are loaded with digestible protein, fiber, all of the essential amino acids and have a balance ratio of omega 3 to 6 fats, just to name a few.  They are tasty little seeds that make a yummy milk in a flash, perfect sprinkled on salads and, well I'm getting off track here.  Onto the brownies.

 

these did not last long after the photo shoot

 

So I'll end this post with my recipe, which was inspired by The Rawtarian's Raw Brownie that I absolutely love, but wanted to expand on. 

Just to note that I use raw ingredients as much as possible, but if they are not available or convenient to you, then by all means be creative and substitute as you wish.

Raw Figgy Hemp Brownies

1 cup walnuts
1/2 cup pecans

1 cup medjool dates (seeds removed)
1/2 cup honey dates (seeds removed)
(or use all medjool)
4 dried figs trimmed of stem, cut in half and soaked for at least 30 minutes

5 Tbs raw cacao
4 Tbs raw hemp seed
4 Tbs raw shredded coconut (unsweetened)
1 tsp organic vanilla
2 1/2 Tbs raw agave
optional raw cacao nibs - about 2 Tbs

In a food processor:
- add the nuts and process until they are small crumbles
- add the dates and figs (not the fig water) to the crumbles and process until small bits
- add the remaining ingredients and process until well combined

Your choice on container, but here's what I do...
fully over wrap a small glass brownie dish with plastic wrap, scoop brownie mixture into the dish, fold over plastic wrap and press down firmly with your hand.  I also use a spatula to flatten with.

These chocolaty chewy brownies can be served immediately or cover and store in the fridge until they are discovered.  I would hide them :)

Peace,
Rocki

You know you want some!

Mmmm. Big Fat Chocolate Chip Cookies!

Wow! Grammy's Snickerdoodles! Yum yum!

Heaven! Chocolate Dipped Marshmallows! Ooooooh!

Mummumum mum, smack, smack smack... Turtle Brownies!

Where on EARTH did I find these scrumptious, delectable treats? Why at my sister's new Etsy shop: Laura Lee's Tasty Treats of course!

Need I say anything else? I don't think so.

What are you waiting for? Milk?

As Laura says...
"Have a sweet day",
Rocki