RECIPE - Ellesse's RAW BROWNIEs

We all enjoy a sweet treat with our cup of tea or coffee, and this raw brownie is PERFECT for a little sweet something without giving you a sugar crash or leaving you feeling guilty. Made with all natural ingredients, vegan, refined sugar free, and full of superfoods - it's a real winner all round!

I N G R E D I E N T S
1 cup Hazelnut meal
1 cup desiccated coconut
1/3 cup chia seeds
1/3 cup cacao powder
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
1/3 cup rice malt syrup or pure maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla bean paste
3/4 cup coconut chocolate spread or homemade raw Nutella
1 cup roasted and roughly chopped hazelnuts + almonds

M E T H O D
Grease a 16 x 26cm slice tin and line the base and sides with baking paper, extending approximately 4cm over the sides.
Combine the hazelnut meal, coconut, chia seeds, cacao powder and salt in a bowl. Put the coconut oil, rice malt syrup (or maple syrup) and vanilla bean paste in a seperate bowl and whisk until combined.
Pour into the dry ingredients and mix well.
Press the mixture into the slice tin and smooth over with the back of a spoon. Spread a decent layer of chocolate spread over the top and sprinkle with roasted hazelnuts and almonds before placing into the freezer for 30 mins to set.
Cut the brownie into 18 pieces. Store in the fridge for up to one week or in the freezer for longer. Bring to room temperature before serving. - ENJOY!

Recipe by Ellesse Hawkins, Owner and director at Fleur Wellbeing Pilates Studio.
​Image Credit to bojongourmet.com