Description
These No-Bake Brownie Bites are a delicious and healthy snack made from wholesome ingredients like Medjool dates, raw walnuts, and cocoa powder. Perfect for a quick energy boost or a guilt-free dessert, they require no baking and come together in under 40 minutes. With a rich chocolate flavor and optional mini chocolate chips for extra sweetness, these bites are easy to prepare, naturally gluten-free, and vegan-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates
- 1 cup raw walnuts (or almonds)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Grind Nuts: In a food processor, pulse the walnuts until finely ground, taking care not to over-process them into a paste to maintain texture.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the pitted Medjool dates, unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into the food processor with the ground nuts. Blend until the mixture becomes sticky and forms a dough-like consistency.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips: If using, fold the mini chocolate chips into the mixture by hand to evenly distribute without breaking them up.
- Shape Bites: Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into balls using your hands. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
- Chill Bites: Place the formed brownie bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow them to firm up.
- Storage: Store the bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze them for up to 1 month for longer storage.
Notes
- You can substitute walnuts with almonds or other nuts of your choice.
- For a nut-free version, consider replacing nuts with seeds like sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
- Make sure to use soft, fresh Medjool dates for proper binding of the mixture.
- Mini chocolate chips add extra texture and sweetness but can be omitted for a less sweet option.
- These bites can be stored in the freezer; thaw before eating for best texture.
