These no bake superfood brownie bites are the perfect healthy treat – naturally sweetened with dates, packed with nuts and rich chocolate flavor, and completely gluten-free and vegan.
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I almost always have a batch of these healthy superfood brownies in the fridge. After a meal, I like a little dessert but don't want to reach for unhealthy snacks loaded with sugar and empty calories. That's where these no bake brownie bites come in: They're quick, easy, and taste like healthy chocolate truffles!
I cut them into small bite-sized squares, so each piece has only about 40 calories. That way I can enjoy them guilt-free while satisfying my sweet tooth.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Ingredients
See recipe card for measurements.
- Dates: Use soft, pitted dates. If yours are dry, soak them briefly in hot water but don't add any extra liquid to the recipe. Dates add natural sweetness and a chewy texture.
- Mixed Nuts: Almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, pecans, or cashews work well. They add crunch, protein, and healthy fats. Use any mix you like!
- Coconut flour: Helps bind the mixture. If you don't have it, replace it with 2 tablespoon ground oats.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: For a rich chocolate flavor. You can swap a little for chocolate whey protein powder if you want extra protein, though I find it a bit too sweet.
- Raisins: Add extra sweetness and chewiness. Cranberries or currants work too.
- Dried Mango Slices: For a fruity note. Dried apricots make a good substitute.
- Salt: Just a pinch to enhance the chocolate flavor.
- Water: Helps the mixture stick together. Add more if needed.
- Toppings: Dark chocolate (or chocolate chips), coconut oil, fleur de sel, chopped nuts, dried mango, or even freeze-dried berries for decoration.
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How To Make
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Add The Rest
Add coconut flour, cocoa powder, raisins, dried mango, salt, and water. Blend until everything comes together into a sticky mixture. It doesn't need to be completely smooth.
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Shape & Chill
Press the mixture into a parchment-lined 8-inch (20 cm) loaf pan. Spread melted dark chocolate on top, sprinkle with fleur de sel, dried mango, and chopped nuts. Chill until firm.
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Slice & Enjoy
Cut into small squares (about 1-inch / 2.5 cm pieces). I get around 24 bite-sized brownies from one batch.
Storage
Keep the brownies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. They're perfect to have on hand whenever a chocolate craving strikes!
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No Bake Superfood Brownies
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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
- Pulse the dates and nuts in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
- Add coconut flour, cocoa powder, raisins, dried mango slices, salt, and water. Blend again until you get a sticky mixture. It doesn't need to be completely smooth.
- Press the mixture firmly into a parchment-lined 8-inch (20 cm) loaf pan, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon.
- Melt the chocolate and coconut oil over a double boiler (or in the microwave). Pour over the brownies and spread evenly with a spoon or spatula. Sprinkle with fleur de sel, chopped dried mango, and nuts.
- Freeze for 20 minutes (or refrigerate for 3 hours) until set. Cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) squares with a sharp knife. This makes about 24 small brownies.
Notes
- Storage: Keep the brownies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. They taste best cold!
- Coconut oil: Makes the chocolate a little thinner for spreading, but you can leave it out if you prefer.
- Protein boost: Replace some of the cocoa powder with 1-2 tablespoon chocolate protein powder if you want extra protein. Keep in mind it might make the brownies sweeter.
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