Description
Rich, fudgy no-bake chocolate brownies made with dates, walnuts, and cocoa, finished with a smooth chocolate topping. A quick and wholesome dessert that requires no oven.
Ingredients
2 cups raw unsalted walnuts
2 cups packed pitted Medjool dates
1/3 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/3 cup cocoa powder (for topping)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)
2 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Add walnuts, dates, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt to a food processor. Blend until a sticky dough forms.
- If using, add chopped walnuts and pulse briefly to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly into an even layer.
- Melt the coconut oil, then stir in cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Pour the topping over the base and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
- Remove from pan, slice into squares, and serve.
Notes
Swap walnuts with pecans or almonds for variation.
Add dairy-free chocolate chips or a pinch of espresso powder for deeper flavor.
Top with chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or cacao nibs before chilling.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several days.
Freeze for longer storage; thaw briefly before eating.
Use soft Medjool dates or soak firmer dates before blending.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
