Frosted raw vegan brownies

For those times when you have a real sweet craving, but you don’t want the crash that comes with really sugary treats, these no-bake brownies are perfect. The combination of non-alkalised cacao powder, dried fruit, nuts and cacao nibs satisfies your sweet tooth, and they’re good for you.

Cacao powder is full of antioxidants, magnesium, flavanols and iron, these all help to maintain the health of your heart, immune system and reduce the risk of age-related illness. These brownies are so easy to make as no cooking is involved, you just need to blitz all of the ingredients in a food processor and leave them to set for a few hours.

These are a great energy boost before exercise, or perfect to take on long walks. They are dairy-free and gluten-free so they are a treat you can enjoy and share with friends that might have any specific dietary requirements.