Description
These No Bake Superfood Brownies are a nutritious and delicious treat packed with wholesome ingredients like Medjool dates, raw almonds, chia seeds, and unsweetened cocoa powder. Perfect for a quick, healthy snack or dessert without the need for an oven, they combine natural sweetness and rich flavor with beneficial superfoods for a guilt-free indulgence.
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 about 10 minutes if they are firm, then drain well to soften them for easier blending.
- Chop Nuts: Pulse the raw almonds in a food processor until they are finely chopped, but not ground into flour. You want a slightly coarse texture for some crunch.
- 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 Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the unsweetened cocoa powder, chia seeds, shredded coconut, and a pinch of sea salt thoroughly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, stir together the almond butter, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
- Combine All: Add the dry ingredient mixture to the food processor with the date and almond blend, then add the wet mixture. Blend everything together until fully incorporated into a sticky, uniform batter.
- Press Into Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Firmly press the brownie mixture into the dish, ensuring it is evenly distributed and compacted.
- Chill: Refrigerate the pan for at least 1 hour to allow the brownies to set and firm up.
- Slice & Serve: Remove the set brownie slab from the pan using the parchment paper. Slice into squares or rectangles of your preferred size and serve.
Notes
- Soaking the dates softens them, making blending easier and improving texture.
- You can substitute almonds with other nuts like walnuts or cashews.
- Maple syrup adds a vegan sweetness alternative to honey.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For added texture, consider folding in some chopped nuts or dark chocolate chips before pressing into the pan.
