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No Bake Date Brownies Recipe

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No Bake Date Brownies are a rich, fudgy, and naturally sweet treat made with wholesome ingredients like nuts, dates, and cocoa powder. These brownies require no baking and are perfect for a quick, healthy dessert or snack that pleases chocolate lovers and fits vegan lifestyles.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 brownies

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 200 g (1 ¾ cups) walnuts or pecans
  • 80 g (¾ cup + 2 tsp) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons espresso powder (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 300 g (2 cups) medjool dates, pitted (about 15 dates)
  • 200 g (¾ cup + 2 tbsp) hazelnut butter
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla powder

For Frosting and Toppings

  • 1 batch vegan ganache for frosting
  • Toasted hazelnuts (optional)
  • Freeze-dried raspberries or strawberries (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dry Mix: Add the walnuts, cocoa powder, espresso powder (if using), and sea salt to a food processor. Blitz for a couple of minutes until the mixture resembles a fine crumb consistency.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the pitted dates, hazelnut butter, and vanilla powder to the food processor. Blend again until the mixture sticks together, forming a dough-like consistency suitable for shaping.
  3. Form Brownie Base: Press the raw brownie mixture evenly into a baking pan lined with parchment paper. Smooth the surface using the back of a spoon to create an even layer.
  4. Chill: Place the pan in the refrigerator to firm up for 1–2 hours, allowing the mixture to set properly.
  5. Prepare Ganache: While the brownies chill, make a batch of vegan chocolate ganache or vegan nutella to use as frosting.
  6. Apply Frosting and Toppings: Spread the vegan ganache evenly over the chilled brownie base using an offset spatula. Sprinkle toasted hazelnuts and freeze-dried raspberries or strawberries on top, if desired.
  7. Final Chill: Return the frosted brownies to the refrigerator for another hour, ensuring the ganache firms up nicely.
  8. Serve: Once set, slice the brownies into individual servings and enjoy.
  9. Storage: Store brownies in a sealed container in the fridge for up to one week, or keep at room temperature for a day in cooler climates. To freeze, separate slices with parchment paper and keep in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • Use Dutch-processed cocoa powder for a deeper chocolate flavor or raw cacao powder for a slightly more bitter taste.
  • If dates are dry, soak them in boiled water for 20 minutes and drain before use to ensure proper blending and sweetness.
  • Hazelnut butter can be substituted with any nut butter such as almond, cashew, or peanut butter depending on preference.
  • Vanilla powder may be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, vanilla bean paste, or the seeds from a scraped vanilla pod for equivalent flavor.
  • Author: Adeline
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Vegan
  • Diet: Vegan

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