Description
These no bake vegan date brownies are a wholesome chocolate dessert made with Medjool dates, walnuts, and cocoa. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free, they’re perfect for plant-based snacking or healthy meal prep treats.
Ingredients
2 cups Medjool dates
1 cup walnuts
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons water (as needed)
Instructions
1. Pit the Medjool dates and soak them in warm water for 10 minutes if they are dry.
2. In a food processor, blend the walnuts and cocoa powder until finely ground.
3. Add the dates, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the mixture and blend again until a sticky dough forms.
4. If the dough is too dry, add water one tablespoon at a time and pulse to combine.
5. Press the dough firmly into a parchment-lined dish to create an even layer.
6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up.
7. Slice into squares or bars and store in an airtight container.
Notes
Soak dates only if they’re dry; soft ones blend easily.
Use almonds or pecans as walnut substitutes if preferred.
These brownies are freezer-friendly for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg