Description
These No Bake Superfood Brownies are a healthy, gluten-free, and vegan treat, naturally sweetened with dates and packed with mixed nuts and dried fruits. They feature a rich chocolate topping sprinkled with fleur de sel, making them a delicious, guilt-free snack or dessert that requires no baking and is quick to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- ⅔ cup soft pitted dates
- ⅓ cup mixed nuts
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon raisins (or currants, cranberries)
- 4 dried mango slices (or apricots)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon water
Chocolate Topping
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon coconut oil
- A sprinkle fleur de sel
- A few chopped dried mango slices
- A few chopped nuts
Instructions
- Pulse Dates and Nuts: Pulse the soft pitted dates and mixed nuts in a food processor until they are coarsely chopped to create the base texture for the brownies.
- Blend Ingredients: Add the coconut flour, cacao powder, raisins, dried mango slices, salt, and water to the processor. Blend again until you get a sticky, slightly coarse mixture that holds together but doesn’t need to be completely smooth.
- Press Mixture into Pan: Line an 8-inch (20 cm) loaf pan with parchment paper. Firmly press the brownie mixture into the pan, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon to create an even layer.
- Melt Chocolate Topping: Melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil together using a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Apply Chocolate Topping: Pour the melted chocolate evenly over the pressed brownie base. Spread it smoothly with a spoon or spatula, then sprinkle with fleur de sel, chopped dried mango slices, and chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
- Set Brownies: Place the pan in the freezer for 20 minutes or refrigerate for about 3 hours until the chocolate topping is firm and the brownies are set.
- Cut and Serve: Using a sharp knife, cut the set brownies into 1-inch (2.5 cm) squares. Yield is approximately 24 small brownie bites ready to enjoy.
Notes
- These brownies are naturally sweetened with dates and fruit, making them healthier than traditional brownies.
- They are both gluten-free and vegan, suitable for those with dietary restrictions.
- Freezing speeds up the setting process, but you can refrigerate overnight if preferred.
- Feel free to substitute dried fruits or nuts to your taste while maintaining similar textures.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bite
- Calories: 39
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.001 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0.1 mg
