These raw brownies are fudgey, gooey, and oh-so satisfying. Each square bursts with chocolate flavor.
The raw sprinkle brownie squares are the perfect treat to have stored in your fridge for when you need a sweet treat. These squares are the perfect mix between a birthday cake and a gooey raw protein bar.
What makes these squares so delicious is the creamy cashew frosting coating the top of the bars. Rainbow sprinkles as a topping are essential!
If you are into healthy chocoalte desserts, definitely check out these high-protein chocolate muffins.
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Ingredients
When making raw desserts, the ingredients must be high quality.
- Dates (Love this brand!)
- Almonds
- Cashews
- Walnuts
- Oatmeal
- Raw Cocoa powder
- Vanilla extract
- Sea salt
- Maple syrup
- Rainbow sprinkles (Check out this clean brand with no sugar or canola oil)
See recipe card for quantities.
How to make vegan raw brownies:
Let’s get into the recipe!
Begin by blending the brownie ingredients in a food processor. I use a Hamilton beach food processor. Check out this article that compares the best blenders on the market. I like to blitz the ingredients and then hold the power button on for 20-second intervals. Keep blitzing until a dough forms.
Pour the brownie dough into an 8×8 pan. Press the dough into the pan using your hands. After the dough is firmly pressed into the pan, place the brownie layer into the fridge.
Next, let’s make the creamy frosting! To do this, blitz the soaked cashews, vanilla, maple syrup, and salt in a food processor.
Remove the brownie layer from the fridge and smear the frosting on top. Finally, sprinkle the beautiful rainbow sprinkles on top of the bars. Enjoy!
Variations
Here are some great ways to change up the raw brownies!
- Double chocolate birthday brownie – add cocoa powder to the frosting. This makes for the perfect birthday treat for any chocoholic.
- Super birthday cake brownies – add birthday cake extract to the frosting mixture. The extract tastes like a birthday cake batter and it is sugar-free!
Equipment
To make these raw brownie delicious squares, you will need a food processor or a high-speed blender.
In my experience, the food processor route works like a charm. The blades do not get stuck and the dough forms in about 44 seconds.
If you choose to take the high-speed processor route, definitely invest in a Vitamix.
No other food processor will be able to handle the job of breaking down dates & nuts into a paste.
Storage
Keep the raw brownies in an air-tight container. These squares store well in the fridge for up to 4 days!
Top tip
Cute the raw chocolate birthday cake bars into small squares before refrigerating. This will make it easy to grab and go!
FAQ
You will know if raw brownies are the real deal if the recipe does not require you to bake the chocoalte squares.
Feel free to add coconut oil to the base if you are looking to turn these brownies into a keto-friendly dessert.
To make raw brownies without dates, add ¼ cup of maple syrup to the base and 1 cup of soaked cashews. This combination will create a sticky base similar to the recipe curated in this post.
📖 Recipe
Raw Brownie Birthday Cake Bars
Equipment
- 1 High Speed Blender Vitamix is the way to go!
Ingredients
Brownie Layer
- 1 Cup Dates
- ½ Cup Gluten-Free Oatmeal
- ¼ Cup Cocoa Powder
- ¾ Cup Almonds
- ½ Cup Pecans
- ¼ Cup Honey
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
- 10 Drops Ashwaganda (optional)
Frosting Layer
- 1 Cup Soaked Cashews
- 5 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 3 Dates
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 Pinch Salt
Toppings
- Handful Rainbow Sprinkles
Instructions
Brownie Layer
- Begin by blending the brownie ingredients together in a food processor. I’m using a Hamilto Beach Food Processor. Blitz the ingredients and then hold the power button on for 20 second intervals. Keep blitzing until a dough forms.
- Pour the brownie dough into an 8×8 pan.
- Press the dough into the pan using your hands.
- After the dough is evenly distributed and firmly pressed into the pan, then place the brownie layer into the fridge
Frosting Layer
- Blitz the soaked cashews, vanilla, maple syrup, and salt in a food processor.
Assemble
- Remove the brownie layer from the fridge and smear the frosting on top.
- Finally, sprinkle the beautiful rainbow sprinkles on top of the bars. Enjoy!