Description
Unbaked brownies deliver rich chocolate goodness without turning on the oven. They’re quick to make and perfect when a sweet craving strikes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup dates, pitted
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup nut butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Toss almond flour, cocoa powder, dates, maple syrup, nut butter, vanilla extract, and salt into your food processor. Make sure all ingredients are fresh and measured precisely.
- Pulse and blend the mixture until it transforms into a smooth, cohesive texture. Scrape down the sides to ensure everything gets incorporated evenly.
- Gently fold in ½ cup of dark chocolate chips with a spatula. Distribute them throughout the mixture so each brownie bite will have chocolatey goodness.
- Transfer the entire mixture into an 8×8 inch baking dish lined with parchment paper. Press the mixture down firmly and create an even, compact layer.
- Place the dish in your refrigerator for exactly 2 hours at 40°F. This chilling time helps the brownies set and develop a rich, dense consistency.
- Remove the chilled mixture and slice into 16 equal squares using a sharp knife. Ensure your cuts are clean and precise for uniform brownie pieces.
Notes
- Adding a pinch of sea salt enhances the chocolate’s depth and balances the sweetness of the dates and maple syrup.
- For a smoother texture, ensure dates are soft and pitted before blending, soaking them briefly in warm water if they seem dry.
- Experiment with different nut butters like cashew or sunflower seed butter to customize the flavor and accommodate nut allergies.
- Store these brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, making them a convenient make-ahead dessert that gets even more delicious as the flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Brownies
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg