No Bake Superfood Brownies
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4.9
No Bake Superfood Brownies
Description
This recipe uses packed pitted Medjool dates processed with raw walnuts, pecans, and pistachios, creating a chunky, moist base mixed with cacao powder, coconut oil, chia seeds, and vanilla for flavor and binding. Dried cranberries introduce a tart contrast and additional texture. The mix is pressed evenly into a parchment-lined pan, chilled, and then topped with melted dark chocolate evenly covering the surface. Garnishing with additional chopped nuts and dried berries completes the bars with extra crunch and appeal.
The resulting texture is chewy with nutty crunch and smooth chocolate topping, combining richness from cacao and natural sweetness from dates and berries. The bars stay firm yet moist, ideal for slicing and holding shape without baking. The combination of superfoods adds nutritional interest along with flavor complexity.
These brownies serve as a convenient snack or dessert option that can be kept frozen and thawed as needed. The no-bake method suits those avoiding baking or looking for quick preparation. They are portable and nutritious, convenient for on-the-go consumption or light indulgence.
Notes mention the possibility of omitting the chocolate topping while maintaining good flavor and reference storage instructions in the full recipe post.
Ingredients
- For the bars:
- 1 cup Medjool dates packed, pitted
- ¼ cup walnuts raw
- ¼ cup pecans raw, halves
- ½ cup pistachios shelled, divided
- ¼ cup coconut unsweetened, finely shredded
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 3 tablespoons cacao powder unsweetened, or cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted, virgin
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼ cup dried cranberries or dried cherries or goji berries
- 1 tablespoon water warm, if necessary
- For the topping:
- 2 ounces dark chocolate bar, vegan if desired
- TO GARNISH:
- 1 tablespoon pistachios shelled, chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried cranberries or dried cherries or goji berries
- 1 tablespoon pecans chopped
- sea salt Maldon, for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Add dates, walnuts, pecans, only ¼ cup of pistachios to the bowl of a food processor. Process until chunky.
- Next add in unsweetened shredded coconut, chia seeds, cacao powder, coconut oil and vanilla extract. Process again until mixture is chunky and slightly clumping. If mixture is dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of warm water.
- Next add in remaining ¼ cup pistachios and dried cranberries and pulse again a few times until pistachios are slightly chunky. Add mixture into a 8x4 inch loaf pan lined with parchment paper, pressing evenly towards the sides of the pan.
- Add dark chocolate to a small saucepan and place over low heat until melted. You can also microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between until chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Pour over the bars, tilting pan so that the chocolate covers the bars evenly. Garnish the bars with 1 tablespoon of the following: chopped pistachios, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans. Place bars in the freezer for 20-45 minutes to harden.
- Once ready to serve, sprinkle with Maldon sea salt then cut into 8 squares. Store safely covered in the freezer for up to 1 month. Enjoy!
Notes
- The bars taste good without the melted dark chocolate topping if preferred.
- See full recipe post for detailed storing and freezing instructions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8squares
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 288cal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 31.9g | 11% |
| Protein | 4.8g | 10% |
| Fat | 17.8g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4g | 32% |
| Fiber | 5.9g | 24% |
| Sugar | 22.9g | 46% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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