Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

Yes, most components of this recipe can be prepared ahead. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving for best results.

How should I store leftovers?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Can I substitute ingredients in this recipe?

Absolutely. This recipe is flexible and works well with substitutions. Swap proteins, vegetables, or seasonings based on your dietary needs or what you have on hand.

Raw Pumpkin Brownies

Name: Raw Pumpkin Brownies
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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; 1/4 cup macadamia nut butter; 3/4 cup pumpkin puree; 1-2 teaspoons of homemade pumpkin pie spice (see notes)

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Raw Pumpkin Brownies

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings: 10

Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method

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

For the homemade pumpkin pie spice, this is what I use: 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg pinch of cloves pinch of lemon zest

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Raw Pumpkin Brownies