These easy homemade Fudgy No-Bake Brownies are a healthy tasty treat. Made from scratch, you won't want a box mix after having these!
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 Fudgy No-Bake Brownies many years ago with slightly different ingredients, so I knew I would like them. I was eating a raw vegan diet at the time. These are sweet, rich, and addictive.
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.
Another no-bake recipe to try is my 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
- They're sweet and rich, but are quite healthy!
- You don't need an oven.
- They're made in about 10 minutes.
🧾 Ingredients
Brownies
- Almond flour: Binds the batter together and adds a nutty flavor. You could also use oat flour.
- Cacao powder (or cocoa powder): Adds a chocolate flavor.
- Walnuts: Balances out the sweetness. You could also use pecans or leave them out.
- Dates: Adds sweetness and binds the dough together.
- Vanilla extract: Enhances flavors.
- Almond extract: Adds a fruity flavor. You can leave it out.
- Water
- Salt: Enhances sweetness.
Frosting
- Cacao powder (or cocoa powder): Adds a chocolate flavor.
- Maple syrup: Adds sweetness. You could also use agave syrup.
- Coconut oil: Adds a coconut flavor and becomes solidified when refrigerated.
This is an overview of the ingredients. 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
Brownies
Step 1: Mix ingredients in a food processor until it resembles a course flour.
Step 2: Line a baking dish with plastic wrap or parchment paper, then spread the dough into the baking dish.
Chocolate Frosting
Step 3: Mix all ingredients in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Spread frosting on brownies.
Step 5: Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top, pressing them into the frosting.
💭 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.
- Line your baking dish with plastic wrap 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.
👩🏻🍳 Recipe FAQs
These vegan no-bake brownies are made with cacao powder, almond flour, walnuts, and dates.
These no-bake brownies will last about a week in an airtight container in the fridge.
Other Vegan Bars
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 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
Fudgy No-Bake Brownies
Equipment
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
- 2 tablespoons water
- Pinch (or 2) salt
Chocolate Frosting
- ¼ cup cacao powder
- ¼ cup maple syrup or agave syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
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 ingredients. If your dates are hard, soak them in hot water before adding them to the mixture.
- After all ingredients come together in a ball and are moist, add the leftover ¼ cup walnuts and pulse so that you have chunks of walnuts in the brownies.
- Line a a 7 ½" x 9 ½" baking dish (or similar size) with plastic wrap, 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
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Mic says
Thanks for this great recipe. What program do you use for the nutrition facts label?
Willow Moon says
It is built in to my recipe plugin.
Marcy says
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!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Marcy! That makes me very happy!