Description
Enjoy these rich and fudgy No-Bake Brownies made without dates, combining almond flour, cocoa, and natural sweeteners for a wholesome, gluten-free treat that requires no oven. Perfect for a quick dessert or snack, with optional nuts and chocolate chips for extra texture and indulgence. These brownies are chilled to set, delivering a dense and chocolatey experience that’s easy to make and delightfully satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Mix-ins
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
Chocolate Topping
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cocoa powder, and salt until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the maple syrup (or honey), melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly until a thick, cohesive dough forms.
- Add Mix-ins: If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans and ¼ cup of dark chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough for added texture.
- Press into Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Press the brownie mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top.
- Make the Chocolate Topping (Optional): Melt ½ cup of dark chocolate chips together with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil over a double boiler or in short intervals in the microwave. Pour the melted chocolate over the pressed brownie base and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Chill: Refrigerate the brownies for at least 1 hour, or until they are firm and set to the touch.
- Serve: Once chilled and set, remove from the pan using the parchment paper, slice into 9 squares, and enjoy your no-bake brownies.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator to maintain firmness.
- Feel free to swap walnuts or pecans for other nuts like almonds or hazelnuts.
- To make them nut-free, consider using sunflower seed flour instead of almond flour.
