Raw Chipotle Cacao Brownies

• 2 cups walnuts
• 1 cup cacao powder
• 1 teaspoon ground chipotle powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• pinch Himalayan salt
• 2 cups Medjool dates
• 1/2 cup dried figs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)

1. Process the walnuts in the food processor until finely ground.

2. Add cacao, chipotle powder, cinnamon and salt. Pulse until combined.

3. Add figs and dates, 1/4 cup at a time until all ingredients are well combined. Pulse in optional vanilla.

4. Pat into 8 x 8-inch pan. 

Chipotle Ganache

• 1/2 cup cacao
• 1/2 cup agave nectar
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

# vegan (via: http://www.rawmazing.com/raw-chipotle-cacao-brownies/)