Healthy No-Bake Brownies With Rich Chocolate Flavor
These no-bake brownies are rich, chewy, and naturally sweetened with dates and cocoa powder. They’re quick to make, freezer-friendly, and perfect for guilt-free chocolate cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups Medjool dates, pitted
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1 cup almonds or walnuts
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/2 cup rolled oats (optional)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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2–3 tbsp coconut oil or nut butter
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Optional: 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
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Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment.
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In a food processor, pulse nuts and oats to a coarse texture.
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Add cocoa powder, salt, vanilla, and dates. Process until combined.
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Add oil or nut butter and pulse until the dough is sticky and holds together.
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Press into the pan and chill for 1 hour.
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Slice and serve. Store chilled.
Notes
Add ganache for a dessert-style brownie. Freeze leftovers up to 3 months. Use sunflower seeds for a nut-free version.