Walnut Brownie (no bake)

5 ingredients, and no baking. The original recipe from NutritionFacts.Org uses Almond Butter, but I’ve swapped it for Peanut Butter. If you need to make these lunchbox/ allergy friendly, swap the nut butter for tahini.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup raw walnuts

• 1 1/3 cup pitted dates (I usually soak mine in some boiling water, and drain them to make them soft before using in the food processor).

• 1/2 cup Peanut Butter (crunchy or smooth - whatever you have handy)

• 1/2 cup cacao powder (no added sugar)

• 1/3 cup pecans (you can also just use more walnuts here)

Method:

• Pulse the pecans in the food processor/ blender until crushed but not too fine, keep aside.

• Blend the dates and walnuts in a food processor until finely ground.

• Add cacao powder and pulse to mix through.

• Finally add the nut or seed butter and pulse again until fully combined.

• Line your brownie tray with baking paper, and tip the mixture onto it. Flattening with fingers or a spatula until pressed into the tray.

• Sprinkle the top with the crushed pecans or walnuts, and press down a little so they stay in place.

• Pop in the fridge for at least an hour to ‘set’ and then cut into squares.

• Store sealed in the fridge for up to 2 weeks (or you can freeze them!).