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For the brownies:
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Preheat oven to 325 F.
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Mix together the ground flax seeds and water in a small bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes.
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This mixture is the equivalent to 3 eggs.
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Mix together all the dry ingredients (almond meal, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt) in a bowl and set aside.
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Place the dates and the second amount of water in a food processor.
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Blend until a smooth paste forms.
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Pour wet ingredients (egg mixture from step 1, coconut oil and vanilla) into the food processor.
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Mix the date paste with the wet ingredients until smooth.
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Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
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Grease an 8 or 9 square cake/brownie pan and pour in the batter.
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Smooth the top and put it into the oven.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from oven.
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Let brownies cool for at least 30 minutes before putting on the icing.
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For the chocolate icing:
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Combine all the ingredients in a blender or food processor.
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Blend until creamy, adding a little more water if the icing is clumping.
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Spread icing onto brownies and place in the fridge.
