Vegan Brownies

INGREDIENTS

FOR BROWNIES:

• 1 cup pecans
• 1 cup whole raw almonds
• 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds, I buy mine toasted
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee, regular or decaf
• 2 cups whole pitted dates
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla
• 1/2 cup cocoa, I like Hershey’s 100% natural cacao

FOR THE FROSTING:

• 1/2 cup refined coconut oil
• 1/2 cup cocoa
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter, I use all natural unsalted
• 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon instant coffee, regular or decaf