guilty pleasure: detox edition

This week I've been going through a detox. It involves simple, simple foods and a lot of water. So because I cannot indulge in the wonderful sweet tastes of desserts this week I thought I would help you all drool along with me.

I'm sharing with you some "healthy" indulgences that are great alternatives to a detox, el natural.   

First on the list "Raw Brownies" brought to you by The Glitter Guide and Sarah Britton of My New Roots 

They say it's "Truly, a recipe we can all enjoy; simple, healthy, and delicious!"  

The Raw Brownie Recipe (courtesy of My New Roots)

Ingredients:

2 cups whole walnuts

2 1/2 cups Medjool dates, pitted

1 cup raw cacao

1 cup raw unsalted almonds, roughly chopped

1/2 tsp. sea salt

Directions:

1. Place walnuts in food processor and blend on high until the nuts are finely ground.

2. Add the cacao and salt. Pulse to combine.

3. Add the dates one at a time through the feed tube of the food processor while it is running. You should end up with is a mix that appears rather like cake crumbs, but that when pressed, will easily stick together (if the mixture does not hold together well, add more dates).

4. In a large bowl, combine the walnut-cacao mix with the chopped almonds (I used my hands). Press into a lined cake pan. Place in fridge until ready to serve. Store in an airtight container.