Description
Chocolate lovers will adore these no-bake brownies that blend rich cocoa with creamy textures. Nutty walnut base and silky chocolate layers create a delightful dessert you can enjoy without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (300g / 10.6 oz) Medjool dates, pitted
- 1.5 cups (150g / 5.3 oz) walnuts or almonds
- 0.5 cup (50g / 1.8 oz) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsps water (if needed for blending)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) coconut cream (or full-fat coconut milk)
- 150 g (5.3 oz) dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), chopped
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1 pinch sea salt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pulverization: Transform nuts into a fine powder using a food processor, creating a foundational texture for the brownies.
- Flavor Fusion: Combine dates, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt within the processor, blending until the mixture achieves a cohesive, slightly tacky consistency that promises rich, integrated flavors.
- Moisture Calibration: Carefully assess the mixture’s texture, adding minimal water if needed to enhance binding and create a perfectly moldable composition that will hold its structure.
- Preparation and Compression: Transfer the chocolate-nut blend into a parchment-lined baking dish, methodically spreading and compressing the mixture to ensure a smooth, compact surface that eliminates potential air pockets and maintains clean, precise edges.
- Flavor Enhancement: Refrigerate the unbaked brownies for approximately 30 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld and intensify their collective taste profile while solidifying the texture for clean, perfect slicing.
Notes
- Choose High-Quality Nuts: Select fresh, raw nuts like almonds or walnuts for the best flavor and texture, ensuring they’re free from rancidity.
- Moisture Control Technique: Add water sparingly to prevent the mixture from becoming too wet; start with just a few drops and mix thoroughly to achieve the perfect binding consistency.
- Chill for Optimal Texture: Refrigeration is crucial for setting the brownies, allowing flavors to meld and creating a firmer, more cohesive texture that’s easier to slice and serve.
- Customize with Mix-Ins: Experiment by folding in extras like dark chocolate chips, dried cherries, or a sprinkle of sea salt to personalize the unbaked brownies and add exciting flavor dimensions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg