Description
Raw Brownies are rich, fudgy, no-bake treats made with dates, nuts, and cocoa powder. Naturally sweetened and free from refined sugar, flour, and dairy, they’re a healthy and indulgent dessert or snack ready in minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 1/2 cups raw walnuts or almonds
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder or cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1–2 tablespoons water (if needed for blending)
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts or cacao nibs (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Add nuts to a food processor and pulse until finely ground.
- Add pitted dates, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Process until mixture is sticky and begins to clump. Add water as needed.
- Press mixture firmly into a parchment-lined 8×8-inch pan or small dish.
- Optional: Sprinkle with chopped nuts or cacao nibs and press lightly.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Slice into squares or bars and enjoy.
Notes
- Soak dry dates in warm water for 10 minutes to soften.
- Substitute sunflower or pumpkin seeds for a nut-free version.
- Enhance flavor with espresso powder, peppermint extract, or shredded coconut.
- They taste best chilled but can be served at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
