Healthy Chocolate No-Bake Brownies You Can Make at Home
Rich, fudgy no-bake brownies made with just 5 wholesome ingredients. Perfectly chewy, naturally sweetened, and ready in minutes—no oven needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including chill time)
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
Ingredients
2 cups Medjool dates, pitted
1 cup raw walnuts
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
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If dates are dry, soak in warm water for 10 minutes and drain.
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In a food processor, pulse walnuts until finely ground.
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Add dates and blend until mixture sticks together.
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Add cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt. Blend until smooth and dough-like.
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Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper. Press mixture evenly into the pan.
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Chill in fridge for at least 1 hour.
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Slice into squares and serve.
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Store leftovers in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
Optional: Fold in chopped chocolate, coconut, or nuts before pressing into the pan.
Adjust texture with a splash of water or extra nuts as needed.