Raw Hemp Brownies With Cashew Maple Icing

You know those days where you wake up and crave all the wrong things? Well this morning I woke up and was craving brownies. Raw brownies. So I thought I'd make brownies with a nutrient and protein punch in them. The icing was just for fun.

For the Brownies:

• 1 cup raw cashews 
• 1/2 cup raw walnuts 
• 1 cup raw hemp seeds
• 1/2 cup raw sesame seeds 
•  1 cup carob powder 
• 1/2 cup raw cocoa powder
• pinch salt 
• dash vanilla extract
• 12-15 dates**

For the icing:

• 2 tbsp cashew butter
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup

1.  In your food processor combine all ingredients except the dates. Process until mixture is in a fine crumble. Then add dates, one by one, and pulse until well combined. **You may need to add a couple more dates for a stickier consistency.
2. Transfer mixture to a square dish, flatten and press the mixture down into the dish until it is leveled flat. 
3. Stir the cashew butter and maple together. I only made enough for two brownies, you can make more if you'd like. The ratio is equal parts of each. 
4. Enjoy the goodness of wholesome desserts with nutritional rewards :)