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You know those moments when you want something sweet but also kinda healthy?
I’ve been there. One day, I was digging through my pantry, craving something chocolatey.
But here’s the thing—I didn’t want to deal with ovens or a pile of dirty dishes.
That’s when I came up with these superfood-packed, no-bake brownies. They’re rich, fudgy, and packed with enough goodness to make you feel great about every bite.
Variations & Substitutions
- Nut-Free Version: Replace the almonds and walnuts with sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds.
- Lower Sugar: Swap half of the dates for prunes or dried figs.
- Extra Protein: Add a scoop of your favorite gluten-free protein powder.
- Tropical Twist: Toss in some dried coconut flakes and swap goji berries for dried pineapple.
Serving Suggestions
- Sprinkle with a little flaky sea salt before serving for that salty-sweet magic.
- Drizzle with melted dark chocolate for extra indulgence.
- Pair with a cup of coffee or herbal tea for the perfect afternoon pick-me-up.
No-Bake Superfood Brownies
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 brownies 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
These gluten-free, no-bake brownies are loaded with superfoods for a tasty and nutritious treat. Perfect for snacking or satisfying your sweet tooth without turning on the oven!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Medjool dates (pitted)
- ½ cup raw almonds
- ½ cup walnuts
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseeds
- 2 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- 2 tbsp goji berries (optional)
- 2 tbsp cacao nibs (optional, for extra crunch)
Instructions
- Prep the Dates
Toss the dates into a bowl of warm water for about 10 minutes to soften them. Once they’re plump, drain and pat them dry. - Blend the Base
In a food processor, pulse the almonds and walnuts until they’re crumbly. Add the softened dates, cocoa powder, chia seeds, flaxseeds, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and sea salt. Blend until the mixture looks like thick dough. If it’s too crumbly, add a teaspoon of water at a time until it holds together. - Add the Extras
Stir in goji berries and cacao nibs for a fun texture boost, but they’re totally optional if you want to keep things simple. - Shape It Up
Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper. Press the mixture evenly into the pan, using the back of a spoon to smooth it out. - Chill Time
Pop the pan in the fridge for at least an hour to firm up. Once set, lift the parchment paper out, and slice into 12 brownie squares.
Notes
Feel free to swap out the nuts or superfoods for your favorites or whatever you have on hand!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
