So before we get to the recipe, I have a very special request to make. I made the top 6 of the annual Homies awards. It has been a dream of mine since starting this website and I can almost taste it. The voting period ends February 13th at 1159 PM EST and I could possibly win if you help me and vote. If you feel I am deserving, the next 72 hours are crucial for the votes. If you could, please take 3 minutes and vote for me in the 3 categories I am in. If you just register with your Facebook account it is easy. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.
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In case you don’t think I am deserving in all three categories, I ask that you please vote for me in Best Recipe Blog first and then Vote for Against All Grain in Best Food Photography and PaleOMG in Best Healthy Cooking Blog.
Raw Pumpkin Brownies
Ingredients
Raw Brownies
- 1/2 Cup macadamia nuts
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1 cup packed dates pitted
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- pinch of sea salt
Frosting
- 1/4 cup macadamia nut butter
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1-2 teaspoons of homemade pumpkin pie spice see notes
Instructions
Raw Brownies
- Place your macadamia nuts, walnuts, cocoa powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt in a food processor and blend til you have a rough chop on your nuts
- Add in your dates and continually pulse until your dates are all chopped up and form almost a paste
- Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and mix well with your hands
- Line a 8x8 baking dish or any other pan of your choice with parchment paper
- Spread your mixture out in your pan and press flat to the thickness of your choice and then refrigerate
- Use with the frosting below and ensure you store these in the refrigerator
Frosting
- Combine your macadamia nut butter and pumpkin puree in a bowl and mix well
- Add in your homemade pumpkin pie spice and mix well
- Use a spoon or spatula and spread your frosting all over your raw brownies
Notes
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I voted for you!! My jaw dropped on the floor when another site listed on the healthy cooking blog was “fat free vegan”. Wow. Good luck to you. Well earned. Great site. :) Can’t wait to try this recipe.
I put my votes in for you. Hope you take all three!!! I’ve been thinking about going Paleo and have been looking for good recipes that will help me make the switch in my eating. Your recipes look delicious and I’m excited about trying some of them out. Thanks for sharing !!!
Your welcome Shelly
Hi George!
Well, I voted…but only where I could get in to vote. Two of the sites would not let me in to vote :(! So instead I’m rooting for you to win!
Jami
Thank you. Could you try this link: http://www.thekitchn.com/best-recipe-blog-the-homies-2013-183570
Well, I was able to vote in one more catagory this morning, that is good news! But, the 3rd one that I couldn’t get into yesterday states that it is closed to me! I won’t take it personally ;)!
Go George!
Jami
I voted! I love your blog and have never been disappointed with your recipes! Thanks George!!!
Thank you so much :)
Thanks that’s what I thought but needed someone else’s opinion who gets where I’m coming from. Have a good one!! Ill try to in cooperate more crossfit at home going through withdrawals ;)
Voted! I looooove your recipes. I can’t wait to try this one.
Thank you Melody
Looks good! Even though it is a dessert, it has healthy fats, dried FRUIT, and a VEGGIE in it. I appreciate your recipes so much. With five little boys to feed, I like giving them desserts that are made of ingredients like these.
Oh yes, I hope the boys love them :)
Ill be voting love your work and passion. I have a question for you? What are your thoughts on fasting. I’m not able to go to a crossfit gym for awhile and am having body image issues coming out so just trying to make some adjustments to my eating. Thanks in advance.
No no no and no especially with body image issues