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Home » Raw Vegan Coconut Brownies

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Raw Vegan Coconut Brownies

Created On: May 16, 2012  |  Updated: September 9, 2014  |   47 Comments

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Have you ever made a raw brownie?  Or any kind of raw dessert?  Of course they’re different in taste and texture, and it’s not like I don’t enjoy the real deal, buttery and sugary brownies(even if I do like them a little less sweet now), but I will gladly choose these as a very healthy replacement for everyday chocolate cravings and save the real brownies for only very special occasions. That being said, these are just as cravable as traditional brownies, maybe even more so since they’re filled with so much more nutrition than a traditional brownie.  I honestly can’t think of anything bad about these except that they’re way too easy to make! Need more to convince you?  These are no-bake!  So simple to throw together, they’ll quite literally take you 5 minutes to throw together(even if you have kids hanging off 3 out of 4 limbs, it might only take 5 more ;)) and you can enjoy them right away. They’re dense, chewy, fudgy and perfectly sweet.  As much of a treat a traditional brownie is, I have to say I’d much rather have one of these, and I can enjoy a couple completely guilt free.  I’d even enjoy one of these with my breakfast, they’re that healthy.  Breakfast brownies, how does that sound? 😀 [print_this] Raw Vegan Coconut Brownies Makes 12 1″ brownies

  • 1/2C raw almonds(or sub walnuts, or hazelnuts for an extra special treat)
  • 1/4 C unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 C packed medjool dates
  • 1/4 C unsweetened cocoa powder
  • pinch sea salt
  • dash vanilla

Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap or parchment paper for easy removal and set aside.  Add the almonds and coconut to the food processor and process until no large pieces of almond remain.  Pour the almonds into a bowl and set aside. Place the dates into the food processor and process until the dates are broken up and come together in a “dough” that looks almost like a paste.  Add the almonds and coconut and the cocoa powder, salt and vanilla and pulse until combined.  Don’t over mix, but be sure that everything is completely combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and pres down firmly and smooth out the surface.  Pull the brownies out and place on a cutting board and slice into 12 2-bite sized brownies.  Dust with cocoa powder or leave plain to serve.  Store in an airtight container on the counter or in the fridge for up to a couple weeks. [/print_this]

posted in: Brownies, Chocolate, Coconut, Dates, Energy Bars and Balls, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Kid-friendly, No-Bake, Nuts/Seeds

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  1. Thlay says

    Mine were really dry for some reason, so I added some coconut oil and they are awesome. 🙂

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    • Heidi @ Food Doodles says

      Good save! Glad you liked them! Some dates are drier than others so maybe that was why they were a little dry. Coconut oil is an excellent solution 🙂

      Reply
  2. Millie says

    *a total

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  3. Millie says

    This looks so good, I’m atonal lover of coconut so this suits me perfectly!
    I can imagine taking it to school as a delicious snack!
    If you have a moment, do you mind checking out my blog please? Thanks 🙂

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  4. Rocky says

    What size loaf pan did you use? These look divine 🙂

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    • Heidi @ Food Doodles says

      I believe it was just a standard 9×5 loaf pan, but any size will work, or if you don’t have one simply put the mixture between two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper and press with your hands to the size and shape you want and then slice with a knife into little “brownies” 🙂

      Reply
  5. Charaki says

    Love these brownies!!!! Where do you get your dates? Our health food store has them 3-4th a pound for 5.25 and we can’t afford that.

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    • Heidi @ Food Doodles says

      I’m so glad you like them!

      I get my dates at the grocery store and they are $9 for 2 lbs when they aren’t on sale. I try to only buy them when they come on sale but you could also check bulk bins to see if they might be cheaper.

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  6. Mary @ Fit and Fed says

    I love this kind of Larabar-type thing, not so much as a dessert but to carry around as a snack to have after a workout (skating, in my case) or to bring along on a hike. Your recipe looks particularly simple, and would also be good as energy balls.

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  7. Memoria says

    I totally utterly cannot believe how good and healthy these brownies are!! They are so good that I really believe I will no longer feel tempted to make the fattening version with butter, sugar, eggs, flour, chocolate, etc.

    I didn’t follow the directions correctly and threw everything in the food processor all at once, and they still came out perfectly (next time I will do it right haha). I added another 1/4 cup of shredded coconut, some cacao nibs, 1/4 tsp espresso, about 1 Tbsp honey (used fewer dates since they are so expensive), and 1 tsp of coconut oil for extra flavor. Thank you so much for this recipe! I will try out your other desserts after I’m done with these brownies and have a hankering for something sweet.

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  8. Marisa says

    Mine weren’t sticking together but my almonds were a little older so maybe that is why. Any tips?

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    • Anonymous says

      Try adding honey. That will help.

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  9. Dustin says

    I’m always skeptical about the flavor of things like this. These are unbelievable! I have a sweet tooth big time. These will no doubt help me get over that as I train for my marathon. Thanks!

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  10. christina says

    These are the best tasting brownies!! I would pick these over a real brownie any day! Thank you for sharing!

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  11. Gemma says

    OMG these are amazing!! Made a batch in 5 minutes yesterday & it is taking all my will power not to gobble them down in one sitting.

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  12. Tinker says

    I love brownies with a medjool date base but just how big is your package of dates? I usually buy mine in bulk or sometimes in boxes or bags and so I really don’t know how many dates to add to the recipe. Have you ever measured them out?
    Thanks!

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  13. Cake Girl says

    These look great! Super healthy. Thanks for sharing. I must try this soon.

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  14. Angela says

    anyone know of a nut subsitute as we have allergies in our house but these sound fabulous!

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  15. Tessa says

    DELICIOUS

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  16. lauren @ the talking kitchen says

    brownies… love all the ingredients and the idea! thanks!

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  17. Jane says

    I have never had a raw brownie, but you have convinced me! They look so good and easy!

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  18. Michelle@Peachy Palate says

    Making these first thing in the morning!

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  19. margaret says

    Nice looking brownies!!
    http://veganrawfood.net

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  20. myfudo says

    No bake? I like that! This is something I need to try. Love a recipe I can count on in times of quick need 😉

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  21. Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says

    These look amazing, Heidi, and they’re so wholesome! Wonderful, creative recipe.

    Reply
  22. Roxana GreenGirl { A little bit of everything} says

    I’ve made a while back no bake brownie bars (don’t know for sure if they’re raw) but they were so good!
    http://www.roxanashomebaking.com/chocolate-chip-brownie-bars-recipe/

    Going to try your version as well! Love coconut-choco combo!

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  23. Sonia! The Healthy Foodie says

    Wow… if YOU of all people have time to make brownies, then I guess it’s true, they must come together in no time. And you make them look sooooo delicious too with your mouth watering pictures! I just have to give that a try.

    Up on my must try list they go!

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  24. Heather says

    So amazing – breakfast brownies, yes I think I will help myself to one of these, thank you very much 🙂

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  25. chinmayie @ love food eat says

    I think it’s better for me to stay away from these healthy brownies… If I ever make them there will be no stopping me!

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  26. JaanL says

    Oh, THANK YOU! Can’t wait to make these tomorrow. And the best part I don’t have to use the oven, with temps hitting the 115deg F outside, really want to heat up the inside.

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  27. Chelsea @ Naturally Sweet Recipes says

    aahhh, this recipe looks to die for! I love raw things like this! I have to try this out!

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  28. Joanne says

    These remind me of larabars which basically means they’re perfect in every way!

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  29. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    I love raw brownies, they are so quick to make and full of good for you ingredients.

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  30. Kathryn says

    I’ve never had a raw brownie but this post has convinced me, they look like they have such a great texture and lots of flavour.

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  31. Eat good 4 life says

    I made a very similar version using prunes, they were fantastic, and super healthy as well. Yours look really good with the cocoa powder on top. By the way how are you doing with the new baby??

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    • Tracie Smith says

      I don’t have any dates but I do have prunes so I was just thinking of doing the same thing. Did you do anything different or just follow the recipe exactly with that substitution? Thanks!

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      • Eat Good 4 Life says

        This is the recipe I made but I am sure you can follow this one and just use prunes 🙂
        http://eatgood4life.blogspot.com/2011/12/no-bake-double-chocolate-and-prune.html

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  32. Jeralyn says

    I just made these, I wanted to eat the whole batch! They are so delicious! I made mine into balls for a quick snack 😉 Thanks!

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  33. Pure2raw twins says

    raw brownies for breakfast yes please!!! love making raw brownies too, so easy and so tasty!!

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  34. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    They look fantastic! I’ve never had anything raw like that. I think I’ve tried a few raw goodies in the past and although I didn’t really dislike them, I wasn’t really a fan. These look good, though. 🙂 I’ve bookmarked it for the summer when it’s too hot to put on the oven!

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