Description
Indulgent and nutritious raw chocolate brownies made with simple, wholesome ingredients without baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups raw unsalted walnuts
- 2 cups packed pitted medjool dates
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- Optional: 1/3 cup walnuts (for chunks)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper or use a mini silicone muffin pan.
- In a food processor, pulse the walnuts, medjool dates, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt until a sticky dough forms.
- If using the optional walnuts for chunks, add them now and pulse just a few times.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top.
- Melt the dark chocolate with coconut oil and pour it over the brownies, spreading evenly.
- Place in the fridge or freezer for at least 1 hour to set.
- Remove from the pan and slice into squares or pop out of the muffin pan.
- Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
High-quality cocoa powder enhances the flavor. Feel free to experiment with additions like shredded coconut or chia seeds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: raw, chocolate, brownies, dessert, vegan, healthy, no-bake