No Bake Brownie Bites (Printable)

Rich fudgy chocolate bites made without baking. Ready in 15 minutes with wholesome ingredients.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup walnuts or almonds
02 - 1 cup pitted dates
03 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 1/2 cup rolled oats
05 - 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
07 - 1/8 tsp salt

→ Toppings (optional)

08 - 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips
09 - 2 tbsp shredded coconut
10 - 2 tbsp chopped nuts

# Steps:

01 - Add walnuts, rolled oats, and cocoa powder to a food processor. Pulse until finely ground.
02 - Add pitted dates, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until the mixture holds together when pressed.
03 - If the mixture is too dry, add 1-2 teaspoons of water and blend again.
04 - Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls using your hands.
05 - Roll each ball in chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or chopped nuts, if desired.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving for best texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get all the fudgy chocolate satisfaction without heating up your kitchen or waiting an hour for something to bake
  • These come together faster than you can debate ordering takeout and use ingredients you probably already have in your pantry
  • They are naturally sweetened and pack a surprising amount of protein thanks to the nuts, making them a snack you can actually feel good about
02 -
  • Soft dates are absolutely crucial here—hard, dried-out dates will leave you with crumbly dough that refuses to hold shape no matter how much liquid you add
  • These taste significantly better after chilling for a few hours so try to make them ahead of time instead of last minute
03 -
  • Warm your dates in the microwave for fifteen seconds before pitting them—they soften up and blend much more easily into the mixture
  • Use a small cookie scoop instead of a spoon for perfectly uniform bites that look professional and consistent

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