Gluten Free No Bake Brownies

Base:

• 1 cup dried dates
• 1/2 cup of almonds
• 1 cup desiccated coconut
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• Pinch of sea salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp coconut oil

Icing

• 1 cup cashews or almonds (use desiccated coconut for nut free)
• 3 tbsp cocoa powder
• 3 tbsp virgin coconut oil
• Pinch of salt
• 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey

Method – base

1. Place the almonds into a food processor and blitz until roughly grind
2. Add the coconut, cocoa and sea salt and pulse to combine
3. Drain the dates well then add to the processor along with the vanilla and coconut oil
4. Blend for one minute until the mixture comes together
5. Tip into a lined tray and press evenly. Chill in the freezer while making the icing

Method – icing

1. Place the nuts into the processor and blend until fine
2. Add the cocoa, coconut oil and salt, and blend while drizzling in the maple syrup until a smooth-ish icing is created.
3. Spoon onto the base and spread out evenly
4. Chill for three hours to set
5. Cut into squares and store in an airtight container in the fridge. Keep chilled at all times.