Raw Chipotle Brownies or Bites

Ingredients:

2 cups walnuts or pecans

1 - 2 T cocoa powder

1/4 tsp to 1 tsp ground Chipotle powder (depending on spice preference)

1 teaspoon cinnamon

pinch of celtic sea salt (or regular salt, celtic sea salt is just loaded with minerals!)

2 cups dates, pitted *Medjool are best!

1/2 cup dried figs or dried apricots (use dates or other dried fruit if you don't have figs or apricots)
 *Choose dried fruits without sulfur or other preservatives, organic when possible.

Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla 

Directions:
Process the nuts in a food processor or blend in a high powered blender till finely ground.
Add other ingredients and process/blend till mixture is combined.

Roll mixture into bite size balls or pat into an 8 X 8 square pan.

For added decadence also make the Chipotle Ganache

Ingredients:
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup raw honey

1/4 cup coconut oil, melted

1/2 teaspoon Chipotle powder

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:
Mix ingredients together well and pour over brownies.

Chill until brownies are set.*30 minutes to an hour