Unbaked hemp brownies

Can be frozen. If using solid coconut oil, melt beforehand.

Base

300 g	Pitted dates (Main)
50 g	Pumpkin seeds, (pepita)
3 Tbsp	Dark cocoa powder (Main)
4 Tbsp	Hemp powder (Main)
1 tsp	Vanilla essence
2 Tbsp	Maple syrup

Topping

3 Tbsp	Coconut oil
3 Tbsp	Dark cocoa powder
1 Tbsp	Maple syrup
1 Tbsp	Brown sugar

Directions

1. Line an 18cm square cake pan with baking paper.
2. Combine the dates and pumpkin seeds in a food processor until well mixed. Add the hemp and cocoa powders and vanilla and mix until well combined. Add the maple syrup to moisten. The mixture should stick together when pressed.
3. Pat evenly into the lined cake pan. Chill.
4. To make the topping, combine the coconut oil, cocoa, maple syrup and brown sugar. Mix well. Spread evenly over the base. Chill. Cut into squares to serve.

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