Gluten-Free No Bake Date Brownies

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    2 hrs 10 mins

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 40 mins

  • Servings

    16 small

  • Calories

    342 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Gluten-Free No Bake Date Brownies

Date Brownies are a healthy treat filled with Medjool dates, walnuts, unsweetened cocoa powder and peanut butter. They are an easy no-bake dessert you'll love!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 25 dates, pitted
  • 2 1/2 cups walnuts
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt

For the frosting

  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
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Instructions

  1. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch square baking pan, or line the pan with parchment or wax paper. Set aside.
  2. Soak dates in lukewarm water in a large bowl for 10 minutes. Drain and chop into small pieces.
  3. Process the walnuts, cocoa powder and salt in the bowl of a food processor until crumbly.
  4. Remove half of the walnut mixture and set aside in a bowl (all of the dough won't fit at one time to combine properly so you need to process half, set aside, then process the other half).
  5. Add half of the dates, half of the peanut butter, half of the oil and vanilla to the walnut mixture. Process until combined, adding more coconut oil as needed. If the mixture does not hold together when squeezed in your hand, you’ll know you need to add a touch more. Transfer this half of the dough into the prepared pan.
  6. Place remaining cocoa/walnut mixture, dates, peanut butter, oil and vanilla into processor and process again until combined.
  7. Transfer dough to the pan and press firmly until dough is distributed evenly in the pan. Place in fridge while you make the frosting.
  8. Stir together the cocoa powder, honey, coconut oil and vanilla in a medium sized bowl. Continue to stir until it thickens up a bit. Spread evenly over the brownies in the pan. Refrigerate again for at least 2 hours before cutting. Garnish with cocoa powder if desired.

Notes

  • Recipe adapted from Minimalist Baker.
  • Leftover date brownies can be stored covered in the fridge for 1 week or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1brownie Calories 342kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Sodium 80mg (3%) Potassium 461mg (13%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 32g (64%) Vitamin A 60IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16small

Amount Per Serving

Calories 342 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1brownie
Calories 342kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Sodium 80mg 3%
Potassium 461mg 10%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 32g 64%
Vitamin A 60IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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