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No-Bake Date Brownies
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Prep Time:
2
hours
hours
Total Time:
2
hours
hours
Servings:
9
to 16 brownies
Calories:
321
kcal
Author:
Leslie Kiszka
Rich, decadent brownies that are no-bake, no refined sugar, gluten free and vegan!
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Ingredients
Brownies
1 ½
cups
walnuts
2 ½
cups
pitted dates
loosely packed
6
tablespoons
raw cacao powder
2
teaspoons
coconut oil
1
teaspoon
pure vanilla extract
¼
teaspoon
salt
Pinch
of cinnamon
Frosting
⅓
cup
raw cacao powder
¼
cup
honey
or maple syrup, or agave
2
tablespoons
coconut oil
melted
½
teaspoon
pure vanilla extract
Chopped cherries
Whipped cream
optional
Instructions
Brownies:
In a food processor, pulse walnuts until chopped very small.
1 1/2 cups walnuts
Add dates, cacao, coconut oil, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon and process until smooth, scraping down as needed.
2 1/2 cups pitted dates,
6 tablespoons raw cacao powder,
2 teaspoons coconut oil,
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract,
1/4 teaspoon salt,
Pinch of cinnamon
Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper and press dough into pan. Make sure dough is evenly distributed.
Frosting:
In a medium bowl, combine cacao, honey/maple syrup/agave, coconut oil and vanilla.
1/3 cup raw cacao powder,
1/4 cup honey,
2 tablespoons coconut oil,
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Whisk until mixture is smooth.
Pour over brownie dough and smooth with a spatula until evenly distributed.
Refrigerate brownies for at least 2 hours to set.
Cut into 9 or 16 bars. Keep refrigerated until serving, top with your favorite whipped cream and chopped cherries then enjoy!
Chopped cherries,
Whipped cream
Notes
To make Black Forest Sundaes (4 servings):
Make a small batch of
Mascarpone Whipped Cream
(or your favorite whipped cream).
Slice or chop 16 cherries (get rid of those pits!).
Top each brownie with cherries and whipped cream. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories:
321
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
45
g
|
Protein:
5
g
|
Fat:
18
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
9
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Sodium:
67
mg
|
Potassium:
475
mg
|
Fiber:
6
g
|
Sugar:
36
g
|
Vitamin A:
65
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
54
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg