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RAW CHOCOLATE ORANGE FROSTED BAOBAB BROWNIES

ENLIGHTEN PREBIOTIC SMOOTHIE BOWL
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RAW CHOCOLATE ORANGE FROSTED BAOBAB BROWNIES

This easy to make raw chocolate orange brownie recipe is free of gluten and any refined sugar. It tastes so good that no one will guess that it is a healthy plant based recipe. The majority of the sweetness comes from fruit and cashew nuts. Suitable for vegan, paleo, dairy-free and general healthy diets

The chocolate orange flavour works really well and the icing tastes just as good as it looks. The only downside is that it’s a bit sticky and best eaten with cutlery. If you don’t like chocolate orange then just leave out the orange to make a raw chocolate brownie with vanilla cashew icing.

Raw Chocolate Orange Brownies Recipe

  • Total time: 20m
  • Yield: 12 brownies
  • Calories: 205 cal

Ingredients

Chocolate Orange Brownies

  • 1 1/3 cups / 180g Walnuts
  • 1½ cups / 250g Dates
  • 5 tbsp Cacao / Cocoa
  • 3 tbsp Chia seeds
  • 1 Orange, juiced
  • 1 Sachet of Previt C powder 11g

Orange Cashew Frosting

  • 1 cup / 150g Cashew nuts
  • 3 tbsp Coconut oil, melted
  • 2 tbsp Maple syrup
  • 1 Orange, juiced
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Orange zest

How to make

  1. Place everything for the brownie into a food processor and blend for 30-second intervals until it all sticks together and is broken up.
  2. Put all of the frosting ingredients into a small jug blender and blend for 1-2 mins until smooth. Add more orange juice if it isn’t liquid enough to blend.
  3. Push the brownie into a pan about 8″ squared using your fingers.
  4. Spread on the frosting then chill in the fridge for an hour to set.
  5. Grate on the zest from one orange and enjoy within 3-5 days.

Use any healthy sweetener you like for the frosting. I added a tiny amount of maple syrup as the cashews, orange juice and the dates mean the frosting doesn’t need much sweetness. To make this brownie raw make sure that the cacao you use is not toasted/cooked. No worries if all you have is cocoa as it will still taste just as good but will be slightly less nutritious.

Some people avoid oil and this recipe tastes just as good with it omitted, the icing will just be a bit runnier. The only downside to this healthy chocolate brownie is that it isn’t very transportable as it’s so gooey. You could wrap it in grease proof paper to take it in a lunchbox, but it will end up a bit deformed. However it will still taste just as good.

If your blender struggles to make the icing smooth then add a tiny bit more orange juice drop by drop. You want to add the smallest amount possible in order to get a smooth silky icing. It’s best to make the icing in a small jug type blender.

You really don’t taste the turmeric but it does help to give a golden orange colour to the frosting and add nutrition to this already healthy slice. While I was making the frosting I thought it was too yellow and wouldn’t look good. However once it was iced it looked just perfect with a yellow-orange colour that complemented the orange zest.

Inspired by Nest&Glow 

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ENLIGHTEN PREBIOTIC SMOOTHIE BOWL

The smoothie bowl of all smoothie bowls…topped with lots of color, texture and flavors!

Not too much to say about this one, except that it’s delicious! The smoothie bowl is a great way to add fresh fruits and superfoods to your diet. Adding a hearty smoothie bowl to your daily or almost daily meal routine, you will find just how much your body can transform itself with simple, clean food. I have used fruits only here and will hopefully have some that include greens in the future. Since fruits don’t have much protein, I encourage you to add a scoop of vegan protein powder or a serving of natural nut butter to the mix.  Adding 2 tablespoons of almond butter will give you an added 8 grams of protein. Protein powders will vary but most will give you quite a bit more than a serving of nut butter. Another good thing to add is additional Prebiotic powder from Acacia also known as arabic gum.  And for those who avoid fruits because of sugars, I want to remind you that although fruit does have sugar, natural sugar, they also contain vitamins, anti-oxidants and trace elements the body needs, unlike refined sugar. It’s nature’s candy and should be enjoyed without reservation, unless advised otherwise by a medical professional. The sugars you should be wary of are refined sugars in packaged goods, including packaged sugars. Give up the sugary packaged foods, instead grab some fresh and/or frozen fruit, add a few superfoods, whip up an enlighten smoothie bowl and feel the difference!

Start with your smoothie base. It can be whatever fruit combo you like or have on hand. I used 1 1/2 cups of a frozen berry blend and fresh bananas. I also added two tablespoons of peanut butter for added protein (you can add a dollop as a topping if you prefer). You could also add a scoop of protein powder instead (you may need to add a little extra water if you do). And to top it of add 1 sachet of 10 gram prebiotic powder.

Almonds, pepitas (pumpkin seeds), currants or raisins, raspberries, blueberries, chia seeds, hemp hearts, goji berries, kiwi, strawberries, coconut flakes, cocoa nibs, granola, nut butter and banana…these are a few ideas for toppings. Add whatever toppings you like. Go simple or all out making the perfect bowl to suit your taste!

ENLIGHTEN SMOOTHIE BOWL

smoothie mix

  • 1 1/2 cups berry mix or frozen fruit mix of choice
  • 1 1/2 fresh banana (use the other half sliced on top)
  • 2 tablespoons almond or natural peanut butter or 1 scoop vegan protein powder, optional
  • 1 Sachet of Prebiotic Acacia powder
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 – 4 ice cubes

some optional toppings

  • granola
  • coconut
  • cacao nibs
  • natural nut butters (almond, peanut, etc.)
  • banana
  • blueberries
  • strawberries
  • grapes
  • kiwi
  • goji berries
  • hemp hearts
  • chia seeds
  • pomegranate seeds
  • almonds
  • pumpkin seeds

In blender, place berry mix, banana, nut butter, water and ice cubes. Blend until thick and creamy. Pour into serving dish and top with whatever toppings you like. Serves one.

Notes:

If using frozen bananas, omit the ice cubes and add 1/4 cup of water.

Add extra water as needed once blended. If using protein powder you may find you need a little extra.

Adding nuts and seeds as part of your toppings will add extra protein.

inspired by simple veganista

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