No Bake Superfood Brownie Recipe

No Bake Superfood Brownie Recipe

Cook time: 40 minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients

For the bars:

• 1 cup packed pitted Medjool dates
• 1⁄4 cup raw walnuts
• 1⁄4 cup raw pecans halves
• 1⁄2 cup shelled pistachios, divided
• 1⁄4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (or cacao powder)
• 1 tablespoon melted virgin coconut oil Method
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1⁄4 cup goji berries (or dried cherries)
• 1 tablespoon warm water, if necessary
• 85% dark chocolate

To Garnish:

• 1 tablespoon shelled pistachios
• 1 tablespoon goji berries
• 1 tablespoon chopped pecan

• Add dates, walnuts, pecans, only 1⁄4 cup of pistachios to the bowl of a food processor. Process until chunky.
• Next add in unsweetened shredded coconut, chia seeds, cocoa powder, coconut oil and vanilla extract. Process again until mixture is chunky and slightly clumping. If mixture is dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of warm water.
• Next add in remaining 1⁄4 cup pistachios and goji berries and pulse again a few times until pistachios are slightly chunky. Add mixture into a 8×4 inch loaf pan lined with parchment paper, pressing evenly towards the sides of the pan.
• Add dark chocolate to a small saucepan and place over low heat until melted. You can also microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between until chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
• Pour over the bars, tilting pan so that the chocolate covers the bars evenly.
• Garnish the bars with 1 tablespoon of the following: pistachios, goji berries and crushed pecans.
• Place bars in the freezer for 30 minutes-1 hour to harden.
• Once ready to serve, cut into 8 squares.
• Store safely covered in the freezer for up to 1 month. Enjoy!