Description
Decadent, chewy, and ultra-chocolatey, these No-Bake Brownies are a quick and easy dessert made with wholesome ingredients—perfect for satisfying sweet cravings without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
- Medjool Dates: 1 ½ cups (pitted) – naturally sweet and sticky, these bind everything together.
- Raw Walnuts: 1 cup – provide a nutty depth and essential texture.
- Almonds: ½ cup – offer crunch and a toasty, rich base.
- Cocoa Powder: ½ cup – adds that intense, dark chocolate flavor.
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon – enhances the sweetness and aroma.
- Sea Salt: ¼ teaspoon – balances the flavors and deepens the chocolate.
- Dark Chocolate Chips: ½ cup (melted, optional) – makes the brownies even more decadent.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: No oven needed, but melt the chocolate chips if using, using a microwave or double boiler.
- Combine Ingredients: In a food processor, blend walnuts and almonds until crumbly. Add dates, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt. Blend until mixture holds together.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Assemble the Dish: Press the mixture into the dish in an even layer using a spatula or your hands.
- Cook to Perfection: Chill in the fridge for 1–2 hours until firm.
- Finishing Touches: Drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle with flaky salt or chopped nuts if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice into squares and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use soft Medjool dates for best binding and texture.
- Toast nuts for deeper flavor.
- Customize with flavors like espresso, peppermint, or coconut.
- Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg