Strawberry Santa Hat Brownies
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Strawberry Santa Hat Brownies
Description
This recipe creates a raw-style brownie mixture from finely ground almonds combined with unsweetened cocoa powder and chopped dates, sweetened further with honey and moistened with water to achieve a pliable texture. The mixture is formed into flattened balls, providing a dense and fudgy consistency.
Each brownie base is topped with a teaspoon of Greek yogurt, followed by a strawberry with the top sliced off, replicating a Santa hat shape. An additional dollop of yogurt forms the hat's bobble, adding a creamy element and visual detail. The use of natural ingredients and minimal processing emphasizes the fresh and wholesome character of these treats.
These brownies can be stored refrigerated for two days and allow for variations in nuts or flavor extracts such as peppermint or orange to adjust the profile. Substitutions for vegan diets include maple syrup and vegan yogurt. Optional toppings like whipped cream or marshmallows can enhance richness or holiday flair.
Ingredients
- 100 g almonds
- 100 g cocoa powder unsweetened
- 150 g dates finely chopped, pitted
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 6 tablespoon water (maybe more if it is too dry)
- 12 strawberries (top sliced off)
- 12 teaspoon Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Blend 100 g Almonds until the are a fine flour texture. Add 100 g Cocoa powder and 150 g Pitted dates and blend until they are well chopped up.
- Tip the mixture into a bowl with 1 tablespoon Honey and 6 tablespoon Water.
- Mix well.
- Using your hands, make the mixture in to 12 balls. Press the balls down a little to make a flatter top. Divide 12 teaspoon Greek yogurt to the top of each ball.
- Add the 12 Strawberries and then divide 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt for the bobble of the hat.
Notes
- Store these brownies in the refrigerator and consume within two days for best freshness.
- You can substitute almonds with other nuts like cashews or walnuts as preferred.
- Add peppermint, orange extract, or ground ginger to flavor the brownies for variety.
- For a vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey and substitute Greek yogurt with a vegan alternative.
- Optional toppings such as whipped cream or marshmallows can be used to make them more indulgent or festive.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1brownie | |
| Calories | 116kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 289mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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