Raw S’mores Brownies
So, for the crust, I used crunchy pecans laced with a bit of cinnamon and it was better than graham crackers. I topped it off with my fudgy raw brownie recipe, and some raw chocolate fudge for something a little gooey (afterall, chocolate melts a bit s'more so some gooeyness was needed). I made the marshmallow layer from coconut cream, and it was light, and sweet as marshmallows should be. Lastly, I dusted them with a bit of cocoa powder for the toasted outside of the marshmallow look.
They were heavenly...I think I actually enjoyed them better than real s'mores, and dare I say so they were beautiful brownies.
Makes 9
"Graham Cracker" Crust:
1 cup pecans
1 cup dried shredded coconut
10 medjool dates, pitted
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp sea salt
Brownie base:
2 cups raw pecans
2 cups dried shredded coconut
1/2 cup raw cocoa powder
2/3 cup raw coconut nectar
1/4 tsp sea salt
Fudge:
4 Tbsp raw cocoa powder
1 Tbsp raw coconut oil, warmed to liquid
4 Tbsp raw coconut nectar
pinch of sea salt
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
"Marshmallows":
2 cups young coconut meat
1/2 cup coconut water
seeds of one vanilla bean
2 Tbsp raw coconut nectar
1/4 cup raw coconut oil, warmed to liquid
1 Tbsp cocoa powder for dusting
For the graham cracker crust, in a food processor, combine pecans, coconut, dates, cinnamon and sea salt and process until finely ground and starting to hold together. Press crust mixture into a 9x9 inch pan lined with foil (oiled so brownies are easily removed).
To make the brownie layer, in a food processor, combine pecans, coconut, and cocoa powder and process until finely ground. Add nectar and sea salt and process until the mixture comes together like a dough. Press the brownie mixture into the prepared baking sheet over the graham cracker crust making sure it is even. Place in the fridge to firm up.
For the fudge, whisk together all ingredients until smooth, and spread over the brownie layer. Place in the fridge while you prepare the marshmallow topping.
To make the marshmallow topping, combine the coconut meat, coconut water, vanilla bean, and nectar in the food processor and process until smooth. With the processor running, add the coconut oil and process for about 30 seconds until well incorporated. Remove the mixture from the food processor and place in the freezer for about 45 minutes to an hour to firm up to frosting consistency.
Once the marshmallow topping is firm enough, place in a pastry bag and pipe over the fudge layer on the brownies (or spread it over if you don't want to mess with piping). Dust the top with cocoa powder, and enjoy!
31 Comments
My mouth is watering! I just love all your recipes. Must try these!
Thanks so much Christine :)! I hope you do!
You are one of those beautiful people and it shows even in the food you make for us. What gorgeous brownies! Thank you for sharing. What a wonderful start to my Wednesday. I hope your day is full of good food and laughter. We need more of both in this world!
Thank you Monet you are too :)! I hope you have a wonderful rest of the week!
Amen sista! We're all beautiful! These look soooo yummy!!! I always loved s'mores as a kid. These days around the camp fire i do roasted banana stuffed with dark chocolate and then drizzle almond butter on top. Mmm :)
Thanks so much Heather :)! Ooo...I remember those! Sooo good! Makes me want to have a campfire ;)!
Amy, your post was very touching; as I read the "Every woman deserves to feel beautiful, and that includes you," I literally said "Awww!" out loud. You deserve to feel beautiful as well! :)<br /><br />Anways, BEAUTIFUL brownies; I've never seen prettier (or healthier, or more delicious-sounding!) ones -- EVER!
Thanks so much Sunnie, I believe that statement to be true, every woman does deserve to feel beautiful :)!
Today was a good day to read your post. I loved looking at the photos and imagining what your smores taste like. Right now I wish I was your neighbour, and your BFF, and you were coming round to lift my day with a plate of your 'bakes'!
Thank you! Glad to hear you enjoyed it :)! I do love to share my desserts with those around me ;)!
Hi, I can't get young coconut meat, what could I use instead as these look delicious?! Sarah
Instead of the young coconut meat, substitute 1 1/2 cups cashews, soaked for 4 hours, then drained. It works the same.
I love the raw food movement but, what do you do if you have kids with nut allergies?
Probably not the best recipe for someone with nut allergies. I would either substitute dried coconut for the nuts, or a type of seed like sunflower (if they are not allergic to that). Hope that helps!
Love it as always Amy!
Thank you :)!
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Oh em gee. I've been thinking about a s'mores post, but yours would shame anything I have in mind. So pretty!
Nah...you should still do one Lauren, it will be different, something original that you thought up :)! Thank you though!
Love the metaphor with beautiful brownies :) These brownies look pretty beautiful themselves! All that fluffy looking frosting!
Thanks so much Vicki :)!
how long can you make this in advance?
They keep in the frigde for a week, and freeze well, but I would reccomend making them the day before only for best presentation.
This looks great and I want to make it. Just one question: about how many coconuts do you think I'll need to get the 2 cups of coconut meat from? about 4??
Probably two, but since they are so unpredictable I would buy 3 ;). Awesome that you are going to try it out :)!
Amy, my friend posted the red velvet cake on my FB, begging me to do it for her, but chocoholic as I am, my eyes were drawn to the S'mores cake, and so I tried this one first and My Oh My am I your latest fan!!! The proportions of all the different layers are perfect and each layer can be enjoyed entirely on its own, IMHO. I made them in 18 cupcake paper cups for portion control. Pressing down with a glass helps to make both bottom layers even. <br />I am very lucky to live in a climate where we can enjoy fresh coconuts, I have 4 trees. This recipe is great!!!<br />
So happy you made the recipe and enjoyed it :)! Making individual ones is a great idea! You are so lucky to have access to those coconuts, I am jealous ;). Thank you so much!
I LOVE S'mores, can't wait to try this recipe....and, I gotta tell ya, my "Must Try" recipe collection has it's own "Fragrant Vanilla Cake" section! LOL!! Keep it up, girlfriend...you're amazing!!
That is awesome :)! Thank you so much for your kind words :)!
This looks so good!!! What could we use to substitute the coconut meat? I have little to no access to them here.
You can use an equal amount of raw cashews. Just soak them for 4 hours to soften before using, and drain well.