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1. Put the dates, the nuts, the vanilla extract, the water and the salt into a blender and process until well combined.
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2. Add the cocoa and process some more. Don’t add any more water even it seems too thick because this will give you the right texture.
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3. Line a smaller pan (a plastic box will also do) with parchment paper, tip the mixture in and spread it out evenly so that your “dough” is at the same height everywhere.
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4. Process the ingredients of the chocolate frosting in a blender, pour it on top of the brownies and put them in the fridge for a couple of hours.