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    Modified: Sep 19, 2023 · Published: Nov 21, 2018 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Fudgy No-Bake Brownies with Dates

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    These easy homemade Fudgy No-Bake Brownies with Dates are a healthy tasty treat. Made from scratch, you won't want a box mix after having these!

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    "I cannot say enough good things about these brownies. My family loves them so much that I have to make a double batch each time I make them. They are so addictive! - Marcy"

    Being a food blogger, it's funny how some recipes can get you really excited, while others you put off until the last minute. I was really excited to make these Fudgy No-Bake Brownies.

    Not only do I love chocolate, but I love brownies. Being the no-bake variety, these are really easy to make.

    I made these healthy brownies many years ago with slightly different ingredients, so I knew I would like them.

    These are sweet, rich, and addictive. They'll satisfy your chocolate craving. The best part is unlike traditional brownies, you don't need an oven.

    Another brownie recipe that is safe to eat raw is my Edible Vegan Brownie Batter. You don't have to heat treat the flour because it is made with almond flour.

    Other no-bake vegan desserts to try are my Mexican No-Bake Brownie Bites and Raw Cashew Cheesecake.

    You might also like my Easy Vegan Peanut Butter Fudge recipe and my Vegan Black Bean Brownies recipe.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love Them
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Tips
    • Other Easy Recipes
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • Other Vegan Bars
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love Them

    • They're sweet and rich with a fudgy texture, but are quite healthy!
    • They're an easy recipe with simple ingredients.
    • They're made in about 10 minutes without an oven.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Ingredients on a cutting board with labels.

    Brownies

    • Almond flour: Binds the batter together and adds a nutty flavor. You could also use oat flour.
    • Raw cacao powder: Adds a chocolate flavor. You could also use unsweetened cocoa powder.
    • Walnuts: Balances out the sweetness. You could also use pecans, almonds, or other types of nuts, or leave them out.
    • Dates: Adds natural sweetness and binds the dough together. They're a healthy alternative to refined sugar. You could use Medjool dates or Deglet Noor dates. I have not tried this recipe with date paste, but I'm guessing even by excluding the water in this recipe, it will be too liquidy. If you have extra dates, make some Vegan Caramel Coffee Creamer.
    • Vanilla extract: Enhances flavors.
    • Almond extract: Adds a fruity flavor. You can leave it out.
    • Water: To help the mixture come together. You could also use almond milk, coconut milk, or other dairy-free milk.
    • Salt: Enhances sweetness. I like to use sea salt.
    Ingredients on a cutting board with labels.

    Chocolate Frosting

    (You could use chocolate chips, dark chocolate baking chunks, or melted chocolate instead.)

    • Cacao powder (or cocoa powder): Adds a chocolate flavor.
    • Maple syrup: Adds sweetness. You could also use agave syrup.
    • Coconut oil: Adds a coconut taste and becomes solidified when refrigerated.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Process of fudgy date brownies being made.

    Step 1: Add cacao powder, almond flour, and half the walnuts to a food processor.

    Step 2: Mix the dry ingredients until it resembles a course flour.

    Step 3: If you don't have soft dates, soak them in hot water first. Add the soaked dates, vanilla extract, almond extract, water, and salt to the dry mixture.

    Step 4: Mix until a dough ball forms, and add the rest of the walnuts.

    Process of chocolate brownies being made in food processor, and frosting being made in a mixing bowl.

    Step 5: Mix until walnuts are incorporated.

    Step 6: Oil a baking dish with coconut oil, or line it with parchment paper, then spread the brownie mixture into the baking dish.

    Step 7: Add all the frosting ingredients to a small bowl.

    Step 8: Whisk until smooth and creamy.

    Raw brownies in a baking dish with frosting on top. Solidified frosting on top of brownie layer and walnuts on top.

    Step 9: Spread the frosting on the vegan date brownies.

    Step 10: Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top, pressing them into the frosting. Refrigerate.

    💭 Tips

    • If your dates have hardened, soak them in hot water before adding them to the mixture.
    • Mix the brownie ingredients until they form a ball. That ensures the mixture will be a moist ooey-gooey consistency. Then add the second portion of walnuts so that there are some crunchy bits.
    • Oil your baking dish with coconut oil to get the brownies out easier.
    • Store brownies in the refrigerator. The frosting has coconut oil, so it melts at room temperature.
    • Change up the recipe to include your favorite nuts. Add coconut flakes for flavor and texture.
    Raw brownie recipe in a baking dish and on a plate.

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    • Banana, Chocolate and Peanut Butter Dessert Pizza
    • Apple Nachos
    • Vegan Mexican Chocolate Covered Almonds
    • Vegan Keto Chocolate
    Fudgy No-Bake Brownies on a plate.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    What are no-bake vegan brownies made with?

    These vegan no-bake brownies are made with cacao powder, almond flour, walnuts, and dates.

    How long do no-bake brownies last?

    This no-bake brownie recipe will last about a week in an airtight container in the fridge.

    Other Vegan Bars

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    • Chickpea Blondies
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    • Vegan Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies
      Vegan Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies
    • Vegan S'mores Brownies
      Vegan S'mores Brownies

    Made with dates, nuts, and cacao powder, these easy homemade brownies are a healthy treat. They are dairy-free and gluten-free.

    If you tried this Fudgy No-Bake Brownies with Dates Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

    📋 Recipe

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    Fudgy No-Bake Brownies with Dates

    These easy homemade Fudgy No-Bake Brownies with Dates are a healthy tasty treat. Made from scratch, you won't want a box mix after having these!
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes minutes
    Servings 9
    Calories 323kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Equipment

    • food processor

    Ingredients

    Brownies

    • 1 cup almond flour / meal
    • ¾ cup cacao powder or cocoa powder
    • ¾ cup walnuts, divided
    • 1 ½ cups pitted dates
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
    • 2 tablespoons water
    • Pinch (or 2) salt

    Chocolate Frosting

    • ¼ cup cacao powder
    • ¼ cup maple syrup or agave syrup
    • ¼ cup coconut oil + more for oiling the baking dish
    • ¼ cup chopped walnuts
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    Instructions

    Brownies

    • Mix cacao powder, almond flour and ½ cup of the walnuts in a food processor until the mixture resembles a course flour.
    • Then add the rest of the ingredients except the rest of the walnuts and mix. If your dates are hard, soak them in hot water before adding them to the mixture.
    • After all the ingredients come together in a ball and are moist, add the ¼ cup of walnuts and pulse so that you have chunks of walnuts in the brownies.
    • Oil a baking dish with coconut oil, then spread the brownie mixture into the baking dish. Put in the refrigerator while you mix the frosting.

    Chocolate Frosting

    • Mix all ingredients except walnuts until smooth and creamy. Use food processor if necessary.
    • Spread frosting on brownies. Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top, pressing them into the frosting. Refrigerate.

    Notes

    Store in the refrigerator so that frosting doesn't melt.
    These no-bake brownies will last about a week in an airtight container in the fridge.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2.4mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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    1. Mic says

      December 05, 2018 at 4:12 pm

      Thanks for this great recipe. What program do you use for the nutrition facts label?

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      • Willow Moon says

        December 07, 2018 at 8:36 am

        It is built in to my recipe plugin.

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    2. Marcy says

      December 03, 2018 at 4:11 pm

      I cannot say enough good things about these brownies. My family loves them so much that I have to make a double batch each time I make them. They are so addictive!5 stars

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      • Willow Moon says

        December 04, 2018 at 8:50 am

        Thanks Marcy! That makes me very happy!

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