These no-bake brownies are rich, fudgy, and naturally sweetened with dates. Made in minutes with no oven required, they’re perfect for healthy snacking or satisfying chocolate cravings.
1 ½ cups Medjool dates, pitted
1 cup raw walnuts or almonds
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup almond or peanut butter
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
⅛ tsp salt
Optional: ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
In a food processor, pulse dates and nuts into a coarse meal.
Add cocoa powder, nut butter, coconut oil, vanilla, and salt. Blend until the mixture clumps.
Press firmly into the pan. Top with chocolate chips if desired.
Chill for 1–2 hours until firm.
Slice into squares and serve.
Store in fridge up to 7 days or freeze for 2 months.
Add espresso powder or protein powder for variation.
Use sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.