Raw Frosted Chocolate Brownies
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

To Make the Brownies:

1. Combine the Medjool dates, walnuts, cashew nuts, 6 tablespoons of cacao powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 ½ tablespoons water in a food processor. Process until completely smooth.
2. Line a dish with parchment baking paper. Transfer mixture to a dish. Press it very firmly into a dish with your hands until the mixture is even.

To Make the Frosting:

1. In a small bowl, combine the remaining cacao powder, remaining vanilla, the date syrup and coconut oil.
2. Stir this until the mixture forms a paste.
3. Spread paste evenly over the brownies in the baking dish.
4. Freeze the brownies with frosting for at least 2 hours to set, then cut them into squares.
5. Refrigerate any leftovers for up to 10 days, or freeze them for up to 6 weeks.