Description
These No Bake Superfood Brownies are a healthy and delicious treat packed with natural sweetness from dates, nutritious nuts, and rich dark chocolate. They are gluten-free, vegan, and incredibly easy to prepare without any baking, making them perfect for a quick energy boost or guilt-free dessert.
Ingredients
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Main 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
- 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
- Prepare the mixture: Pulse the dates and mixed nuts in a food processor until coarsely chopped. This creates a slightly chunky texture that provides the base and natural sweetness of the brownies.
- Add dry ingredients and blend: Add the coconut flour, cacao powder, raisins, dried mango slices, salt, and water to the processor. Blend again until the mixture becomes sticky and well combined, though it does not need to be completely smooth.
- Press mixture into pan: Line an 8-inch (20 cm) loaf pan with parchment paper. Firmly press the sticky mixture into the pan, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon to create an even layer.
- Melt and spread chocolate topping: Melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil together using a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth. Pour the melted chocolate over the pressed brownie mixture and spread evenly with a spoon or spatula.
- Add garnishes and chill: Sprinkle fleur de sel, chopped dried mango slices, and chopped nuts over the chocolate layer. Freeze the pan for 20 minutes or refrigerate for 3 hours until the chocolate topping is set and firm.
- Slice and serve: Once set, remove the brownies from the pan using the parchment paper. Cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) squares with a sharp knife. This recipe yields about 24 small brownie bites.
Notes
- These brownies are naturally sweetened with dates, making them a healthier alternative to traditional baked goods.
- The recipe is gluten-free and vegan, suitable for those with dietary restrictions.
- You can substitute dried mango with apricots or other dried fruits as preferred.
- For best results, use soft dates to ensure the mixture becomes sticky enough to form brownies.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator or freezer to keep them fresh and firm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bite
- 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
