Description
Delicious and healthy no-bake superfood brownies packed with dates, nuts, dried fruits, and rich dark chocolate. These gluten-free and vegan brownies are naturally sweetened and easy to make, perfect for a quick nutritious treat without using the oven.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- ⅔ cup soft pitted dates
- ⅓ cup mixed nuts
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon raisins (or currants, cranberries)
- 4 dried mango slices (or apricots)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon water
Topping
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon coconut oil
- a sprinkle fleur de sel
- a few chopped dried mango slices
- a few chopped nuts
Instructions
- Pulse Dates and Nuts: Pulse the soft pitted dates and mixed nuts in a food processor until they are coarsely chopped, creating a textured base for the brownies.
- Add Remaining Dry Ingredients: Add coconut flour, cacao powder, raisins, dried mango slices, salt, and water to the food processor. Blend again until the mixture becomes sticky and holds together, though it doesn’t need to be fully smooth for a nice texture.
- Press Mixture into Pan: Transfer the sticky mixture into a parchment-lined 8-inch (20 cm) loaf pan. Firmly press and smooth the surface evenly with the back of a spoon to form the brownie base.
- Melt Chocolate Topping: Melt the dark chocolate chips along with coconut oil gently over a double boiler or in the microwave. Stir to combine into a smooth glossy chocolate topping.
- Spread Chocolate and Add Toppings: Pour and spread the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the pressed brownie base. Sprinkle fleur de sel, chopped dried mango slices, and chopped nuts over the top for added texture and flavor.
- Set the Brownies: Place the pan in the freezer for 20 minutes or refrigerate for 3 hours to allow the brownies to set firmly.
- Cut and Serve: Once firm, remove from the pan, and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) squares using a sharp knife. This recipe yields about 24 small brownie bites, perfect for snacking.
Notes
- These no bake superfood brownie bites are naturally sweetened with dates and retain a rich chocolate and fruity flavor.
- They are gluten-free and vegan, making them suitable for a variety of dietary needs.
- You can substitute dried mango with apricots or other dried fruits based on preference.
- For a smoother texture, process longer, but some chunkiness adds a nice bite.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bite (approx. 20g)
- Calories: 39 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.001 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0.1 mg
