No-Bake Hazelnut Ganache Brownies {gluten-free, vegan, refined sugar-free}

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup

whole raw hazelnuts, plus 2 tablespoons (20 g) for topping

1/2 cup

raw sliced or whole almonds

1/2 cup

natural cocoa powder or raw cacao powder

1/8 tsp

fine sea salt

1 cup

pitted, slightly packed dates (I use medjool)

1 tsp

vanilla extract

2 tbsp

almond or hazelnut milk

1/4 cup

extra-virgin coconut oil

1/4 cup

maple syrup

1/4 cup

natural cocoa powder or raw cacao powder

1 tsp

vanilla extract

chopped hazelnuts (from above)

cacao nibs

few pinches of flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)