Description
Indulge in these guilt-free, nutrient-packed No Bake Superfood Brownies. Packed with wholesome ingredients and rich flavors, these vegan and gluten-free treats are perfect for a quick, satisfying snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Brownie Base:
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates
- 1 cup raw walnuts
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Topping:
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Prepare the Brownie Base: In a food processor, blend dates into a sticky paste. Add walnuts, cocoa powder, chia seeds, hemp seeds, flaxseed meal, almond butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until mixture sticks together.
- Press into Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Press the mixture evenly into the pan.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle shredded coconut on top and press lightly.
- Chill and Slice: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares. Store in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
- For added texture, mix in cacao nibs before pressing into the pan.
- Substitute almond butter with peanut butter or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
