Description
If you’re craving something sweet but want to maintain a healthy lifestyle, these No Bake Superfood Brownies are the perfect solution! These fudgy delights not only satisfy your chocolate cravings but also fuel your body with wholesome, nutrient-rich ingredients. Made without any baking, this recipe is ideal for busy days or family gatherings when you need a quick and nutritious snack. Packed with healthy fats, fiber, and protein from an assortment of nuts and seeds, these brownies are versatile enough to be enjoyed as an energizing pick-me-up or a guilt-free dessert. Plus, they can be customized with your favorite toppings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (173g) packed pitted Medjool dates
- ¼ cup (28g) raw walnuts
- ¼ cup (28g) raw pecans halves
- ½ cup (28g) shelled pistachios, divided
- ¼ cup (21g) unsweetened finely shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon melted virgin coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cup (30g) dried cranberries (or dried cherries or goji berries)
- 1 tablespoon warm water, if necessary
- 2 ounces dark chocolate bar (vegan, if desired)
- 1 tablespoon shelled chopped pistachios
- 1 tablespoon dried cranberries, cherries or goji berries
- 1 tablespoon chopped pecans
- Maldon sea salt, for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Process dates, walnuts, pecans, and ¼ cup pistachios in a food processor until chunky.
- Add shredded coconut, chia seeds, cacao powder, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract; blend until clumping.
- Pulse in remaining pistachios and dried cranberries until slightly chunky.
- Transfer mixture to an 8×4 inch loaf pan lined with parchment paper; press evenly.
- Melt dark chocolate; pour over the brownie mixture and top with garnishes.
- Freeze for 20-45 minutes before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (38g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
