PUMPKIN PECAN BROWNIES

This recipe is an adaptation of George Bryant's (aka the Civilized Caveman) Raw Pumpkin Brownies.  My  (not quite raw) version uses pumpkin puree, which I found out has been cooked.  Therefore these are not technically "raw" according to my raw foodie friend, but pretty darn close.  

 

Anyway, they're super easy to make and not packed with refined sugars, so that when you eat half a pan with your cup of coffee for breakfast you don't feel the need to justify it to anyone...STOP JUDGING ME!

 

The crust is absolutely my favorite part, so if you make and you're not the biggest fan of the pumpkin, rather than hating on me, scrape off and chow down on the crust...sooooo good!

 

Everyone went full force on the pumpkin cooking early October, but I'm more of a November pumpkiner...trade marking that! If you want to see more pumpkin shenanigans check me out on Instagram.

 




Pumpkin Pecan Brownies

 

BROWNIE

• 1/2 c pecans
• 1/2 c walnuts
• 1 c packed dates, pitted
• 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2tbsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1Tbsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp fine sea salt

FROSTING

•  1/2 c coconut butter
•  1/4 c coconut oil, soft but not melted
•  3/4 c pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
•  2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
•  1 tbsp raw honey
•  1/4 c pecans, chopped (for topping)

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STEP 1 - MAKING THE BROWNIES

 
1. Pecans, walnuts, cocoa powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and salt in at food processor and pulse until the nuts are finely chopped.
 
2. Add in the packed dates and continue to pulse until it blends together into a nutty paste.
 
3. Remove the blade from the processor and using your hand, make sure all ingredients are mixed together.
 
4. Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
 
5. Spread the mixture evenly, firmly press until flat and refrigerate
 
6. Make frosting

STEP 2 - FROSTING TIME

 
1. In a medium glass mixing bowl, combine the coconut butter, pumpkin puree and softened coconut oil and thoroughly mix together.
 
2. Add the pumpkin pie spice and honey to the puree and continue to mix until everything is blended together.

STEP 3 - ASSEMBLE & CONSUMPTION

 
1. Remove brownie pan from refrigerator and spread frosting evenly over the brownies, using a spatula to spread nice and smooth.
 
2. Sprinkle the entire surface of frosting with the chopped pecans and gently press into the frosting.
 
3. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to allow the frosting to harden slightly.
 
4. EAT