No Bake Brownie Bites
These no bake brownie bites are rich, fudgy, and naturally sweetened with dates, cocoa, and almonds, delivering intense chocolate flavor without needing an oven.
Pin Share Print Servings: 16 bites
Calories: 160kcal
Cost: $6
Equipment
- 1 Food processor (For blending dates, nuts, and cocoa powder)
- 1 Baking Sheet (Lined with parchment paper for setting)
- 1 Small Cookie Scoop (For even portioning)
- 1 Microwave-safe bowl (For melting chocolate)
- 1 Fork or dipping tool (For coating brownie bites in chocolate)
Ingredients
For the Brownie Base
- 1 ½ cups Medjool dates - Pitted and soft (about 12–14 dates)
- 1 cup Raw almonds - Or walnuts for a softer texture
- ⅓ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder - Use high-quality cocoa for best flavor
- ¼ teaspoon Salt - Enhances chocolate flavor
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract - Adds depth and aroma
- 2 tablespoons Water - Only if mixture feels too dry
For the Chocolate Coating
- 1 ½ cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips - Melted until smooth
- 1 tablespoon Coconut oil - For glossy finish
- Sea salt flakes - Optional topping
Instructions
- Blend pitted dates until sticky and smooth.
- Add almonds, cocoa, salt, and vanilla; pulse until combined.
- Add water 1 tablespoon at a time if mixture seems dry.
- Scoop and roll mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Refrigerate 30 minutes for easier coating.
- Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil; melt until smooth.
- Dip each ball in melted chocolate, then place on parchment.
- Sprinkle sea salt or nuts before chocolate sets.
- Chill 15 minutes until coating hardens.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Brownie bite | Calories: 160kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 18g (6%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 9g (14%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: -2g | Sodium: 40mg (2%) | Potassium: 230mg (7%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 13g (14%) | Vitamin A: 5IU | Calcium: 25mg (3%) | Iron: 1.2mg (7%)