Description
These No Bake Superfood Brownies are a nutritious and delicious treat made with wholesome ingredients like Medjool dates, almonds, chia seeds, and unsweetened cocoa powder. Packed with fiber, healthy fats, and natural sweetness from maple syrup or honey, these brownies require no oven or stovetop cooking and can be prepared quickly by blending and chilling. Perfect as a healthy snack or dessert, they offer a rich, fudgy texture and a boost of superfoods in every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates
- 1 cup raw almonds (or any preferred nuts)
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- ¼ cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- A pinch of sea salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup almond butter (or any nut butter of choice)
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Soften Dates: Soak the pitted Medjool dates in warm water for 10 minutes if they are firm to soften them, then drain thoroughly to remove excess water.
- Chop Nuts: Place the raw almonds in a food processor and pulse until they are finely chopped but not turned into flour, ensuring some texture remains.
- Add Dates: Add the softened dates to the chopped almonds in the food processor and blend until the mixture is well combined and sticky.
- Mix Dry: In a separate bowl, combine the unsweetened cocoa powder, chia seeds, shredded coconut, and a pinch of sea salt, stirring them together evenly.
- Mix Wet: In another bowl, stir together the almond butter, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Combine All: Add the dry ingredient mix to the date and nut mixture in the food processor, followed by the wet ingredient mixture. Blend everything until fully incorporated and a sticky, cohesive batter forms.
- Press: Line an 8×8-inch dish with parchment paper and firmly press the brownie mixture evenly into the dish to form an even, compact layer.
- Chill: Refrigerate the dish for at least 1 hour to allow the brownies to set and firm up before slicing.
- Slice & Serve: Once chilled and set, cut the mixture into desired squares or rectangles and serve immediately or store in the fridge for later.
Notes
- If dates are very soft, soaking may not be necessary.
- You can substitute almonds with walnuts, pecans, or your preferred nuts.
- Maple syrup can be replaced with honey or agave syrup for different sweetness profiles.
- Store brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- For a firmer texture, chill overnight.
- Optional add-ins include dark chocolate chips or dried fruit pieces for added texture.
