Vegan Nutella Brownies

• Vegan
• Gluten free
• Paleo

• Produce

  • 1 Avocado
  • 3/4 cup Cacao bean
  • 2 1/2 cup Dates, pitted

• Condiments

  • 3/4 cup Maple syrup

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla extract

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/4 cup Coconut oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 5/8 cup Hazelnut

Found on thealmondeater.com

Description

Ingredients

• For the brownie:
• 1½ cup hazelnuts
• ½ cup cacao*
• 2½ cup pitted dates
• ½ cup maple syrup
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• For the icing:
• 1 avocado
• ¼ cup cacao*
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• 2 tbsp hazelnuts, crushed, for topping

Directions

• Place hazelnuts and dates in food processor and pulse for at least 30 seconds so that they are mixed well.
• Add in cacao, syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon; pulse.
• Spray an 8x8 pan with nonstick spray, or cover with coconut oil, and then pour brownie batter into pan and use a spatula to smooth everything out.
• Place pan in freezer; allowing it to set.
• While brownies are setting, create icing.
• Mash avocado with a fork--make sure to mash REALLY well so that mixture is smooth.
• Add in cacao, syrup and oil and use an electric mixer to combine everything; stir until smooth.
• Pour icing overtop of brownies, using a spatula to smooth everything out and place back in freezer for approximately 5 minutes before cutting into brownies.
• Enjoy!