Description

These No Bake Superfood Brownies are a wholesome and delicious treat packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like Medjool dates, almonds, chia seeds, and unsweetened cocoa powder. Naturally sweetened and free from refined sugars, they combine the richness of nut butter with superfoods for a healthy, easy-to-make dessert that requires no baking and is perfect for a quick energy boost or satisfying snack.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

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

1 cup pitted Medjool dates
½ cup almond butter (or any nut butter of choice)
¼ cup maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Soften Dates: Soak the pitted Medjool dates in warm water for 10 minutes if they are firm to soften them. Then drain thoroughly to remove excess water.
Chop Nuts: Place the raw almonds in a food processor and pulse a few times until they are finely chopped, but not turned into flour.
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: In a separate bowl, combine the unsweetened cocoa powder, chia seeds, shredded coconut, and a pinch of sea salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
Mix Wet: In another bowl, stir together the almond butter, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until smooth and evenly mixed.
Combine All: Add the dry mix into the food processor with the date and almond mixture, then pour in the wet mixture. Blend everything until fully incorporated and forming a thick, sticky batter.
Press: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Transfer the brownie mixture into the dish and firmly press it down evenly to create a compact layer.
Chill: Refrigerate the pressed mixture for at least 1 hour to allow it to set and firm up.
Slice & Serve: After chilling, remove from fridge, lift the brownies out using the parchment paper, and cut into desired squares or rectangles. Serve chilled.

Notes

Soaking dates helps achieve a smoother texture but can be skipped if dates are soft.
Feel free to substitute almonds with walnuts, pecans, or cashews based on preference.
Use maple syrup for a vegan option instead of honey.
Store brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder to the dry mix.
Chilling time can be extended for firmer texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: N/A
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: International