Prepare the Brownies

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil an 8"x8" baking pan, then line it with parchment paper.
• Add all of the ingredients for the brownies to a high-powered blender. Blend until completely smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth into an even layer. Bake 35 to 45 minutes, or until the center of the brownies sets up. Remove brownies from the oven and allow them to rest 1 hour at room temperature.
• While the brownies are cooling, prepare the mint topping. To do so, mash all of the ingredients very well together in a bowl or add everything to a small blender (I used my Magic Bullet) and blend until completely smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Once the brownies have cooled, spread the mint topping in an even layer. Sprinkle with cacao nibs, cut, and serve. Store any leftovers in a tupperware container in the refrigerator. Note: You can also freeze the mint brownies in a zip lock bag.