Looking For Recipe For Raw Brownies

[Bette]

I'm always a fan of sticking to naturally gluten-free things that don't cost an arm and a leg.  For the purposes of this exercise, I'm going to assume that there is no place to *heat* items, but an small insulated lunch bag with an ice pack can be put inside somewhere so that it will stay cool for half a day.  The following suggestions are based on things I take to lunch at work (that don't require reheating, and don't include dairy since I can't have it, and with an attempt at balancing fat/protein/carbs since I can get hypoglycemic symptoms). 

Ususally, my lunch will include three or four of the first set of "snack" items, and one of the "main course" items.

* raw veggies (carrots, bell peppers, zucchini, celery, tomatoes, cauliflower)

* whole fruits (peaches, pears, apples, bananas, berries, cherries)

* nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans)

* "raw" brownies (pureed dates, almonds, water, cocoa powder)

* cold bean salad (canned beans, chopped onion, chopped sweet pepper, shredded zucchini, diced avocado, diced tomato, salt, garlic powder, cayanne pepper, cumin)

* chicken salad (chopped spinach, diced leftover chicken (breast or thigh), sliced red onion, sliced tomato, dressing of mashed avocado and lemon juice)

* corn tortillas and tuna salad (canned tuna, mashed avocado, tomato salsa, lemon juice, chopped red onion, chopped spinach)

* flax crackers (flax seeds, braggs or water, spices - dehydrated in a dehydrator (you can buy them, but they're much more expensive store bought than home-made)

* chili (yep, it's fine cold) (canned black beans, canned kidney beans, canned stewed tomatoes, canned tomato paste, chopped onion, crushed garlic, ground turkey, chili powder, cayanne pepper, cumin)

* pumpkin bread (regular banana bread recipe converted to gluten-free and using canned pumpkin instead - making use of high protein flours, including soy flour)

* lettuce leaves, deli meat, tomato and avocado slices (a slice of tomato and avocado in the center of a slice of deli meat, rolled up in the lettuce)

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I saw a previous post where (Tiffany) had made reference that she brings -* "raw" brownies (pureed dates, almonds, water, cocoa powder). This sounds really good and very nutritious. Tiffany or anybody else please share this recipe

Bette

[tarnalberry]

I saw a previous post where (Tiffany) had made reference that she brings -* "raw" brownies (pureed dates, almonds, water, cocoa powder). This sounds really good and very nutritious. Tiffany or anybody else please share this recipe 

Bette

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Here's the recipe I posted in the recipe section (in my long "As Promised, A Few Recipes" post)

Brownies in the Raw

Ingredients

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2 cups pitted dates

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa

1/2 cup walnut meal (plus more for coating)

1/4 cup honey (optional)

1/4 cup water (optional)

Directions

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1. In a food processor (Cuisinart), combine dates, cocoa, walnut meal, and honey and process until smooth, but very very thick. (Almost to the point that the food processor can't do anything, adding water only if ABSOLUTELY necessary.)

2. Measure out 1/8 cup (2 tablespoon) balls and roll in a pan of excess walnut meal to coat.

3. Lay on a plastic wrap lined cutting board and flatten a bit to make very small pancake shapes.

4. Store in a air-tight container in the fridge.

You can make all kinds of variations - use fruit jam instead of honey for a fruity flavor. Use more or less cocoa. Blend longer or shorter (to make it more like fudge or more chunky). Use different nuts. Use less water (if you can get it to blend). But this is a good place to start.

They will get firmer after sitting in the fridge for a while, and if you want, you can put them in the freezer to make them nice and firm. (They won't "freeze" like an ice cube, though.)

[Kasey'sMom]

Tiffany,

This sounds so good. I picked up a raw snack bar from the grocery store. I think it was by ThinkOrganic. The flavor was chocolate coconut made with dates and nuts. I paid $1.49 on sale and now I can't wait to try this recipe!

Thanks for sharing with everyone.

[kactuskandee]

These are awesome..thanks for posting the recipe Tiffany..

and Kasey's Mom--I buy those same think organic bars at Trader Joes...I'd like them with more cocoa..............

Now I can make my own....and anyway I want them!!!! Wooohooo

Bette, thanks for asking!

Kandee

[tarnalberry]

Oh yeah... you can do all sorts of things with it...

I did one where I chopped up some dried cranberries a bit and mixed it in with the brownie. I coated another version in coconut flakes, though after having tried real coconut, next time, I'll just blend some fresh coconut meat in with the cocoa and dates. I added a bunch of coarsely chopped almonds to one batch that was very tasty. I might try making some with mint to go with the cranberry ones for the holidays as well...

[Bette]

Thanks Tiffany!!!!

These sound so good, I also got the ideal of trying to make them after trying one of the trader joe bars at $1.48 per bar. Then came across your post when I was searching for something else. Thanks for posting the recipe

Now I need to go check out those other recipes you posted !!!

Bette