Description
These No-Bake Brownie Bites are a delicious and healthy treat made with natural ingredients like Medjool dates, walnuts, and cocoa powder. Perfect for a quick snack or dessert, they are easy to prepare without baking, offering a fudgy and satisfying bite with optional mini chocolate chips for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup raw walnuts (or almonds)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Pulse Walnuts: In a food processor, pulse the walnuts until they are finely ground but not turned into a paste. This creates a crumbly texture necessary for the bites.
- Blend Ingredients: Add the pitted Medjool dates, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the food processor. Blend the mixture until it becomes sticky and dough-like in consistency.
- Add Chocolate Chips: If desired, fold the mini chocolate chips into the mixture by hand gently to maintain their shape and texture.
- Form Bites: Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into tight balls. Repeat this process with the remaining mixture.
- Chill: Place the formed brownie bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes. This step helps them firm up and hold their shape.
- Storage: Store the brownie bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 1 month to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use Medjool dates for natural sweetness and better texture; soak other date varieties if they are dry.
- Walnuts can be substituted with almonds or pecans if preferred.
- For a nut-free version, consider using sunflower seeds.
- These bites freeze well and can be enjoyed directly from the freezer as a chilled treat.
- Adjust cocoa powder quantity to taste for more or less chocolate intensity.
- Mini chocolate chips are optional but add extra chocolate bursts.
