Two-Layer Raw Chocolate Brownies

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

walnut pieces

1/2 cup

hemp hearts

1 1/2 cups

lightly packed pitted Medjool dates*

1/2 cup

raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder

1 1/2 tsp

pure vanilla extract

1/4 tsp

fine sea salt

to 3 teaspoons (5 to 15 mL) water, or as needed

1/3 cup

chopped walnuts

2 tbsp

raw cacao nibs or chopped walnuts

1/2 cup

virgin coconut oil**

1/2 cup

raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 cup

pure maple syrup

fine sea salt

1/4 tsp

pure vanilla extract

Sliced fresh strawberries, for garnish (optional)