Description
Looking for a chocolatey indulgence that’s actually good for you? These No Bake Vegan Date Brownies are your answer. Rich, fudgy, and naturally sweetened with Medjool dates, they’re a no-fuss, no-bake treat loaded with healthy fats, fiber, and chocolate goodness. This easy recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and ideal for clean-eating snackers or anyone looking for dessert without guilt. Whether you need quick breakfast bites, a healthy snack, or wholesome dessert ideas, these brownies deliver every time.
Ingredients
2 cups Medjool dates, pitted
1 cup almonds
1 cup walnuts
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup dried cherries or cranberries (optional)
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Pit the dates and soak in warm water for 10 minutes if dry.
2. In a food processor, pulse almonds and walnuts into a fine meal.
3. Add cocoa powder, vanilla, sea salt, and dates. Blend into a sticky dough.
4. Fold in dried cherries or chocolate chips if using.
5. Press mixture into a parchment-lined pan.
6. Chill in the fridge for 30–45 minutes.
7. Slice into squares and serve.
8. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for 3 months.
Notes
Soaking dates helps create a smoother, more pliable dough.
Press firmly in the pan to ensure brownies hold their shape well when cut.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy snack, no bake dessert, easy vegan recipe, chocolate ideas, date brownies