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No Bake Date Brownies Recipe

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These no bake date brownies are a decadent, healthy treat made with walnuts, cocoa powder, and dates, bound together with hazelnut butter and topped with a rich vegan chocolate ganache. They are naturally sweetened, easy to prepare without baking, and perfect for a nutritious dessert or snack.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 200 g walnuts (or pecans)
  • 80 g cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 2 teaspoons espresso powder (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 300 g medjool dates, pitted (about 15 dates)
  • 200 g hazelnut butter
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla powder

For Frosting and Toppings

  • 1 batch vegan ganache (for frosting)
  • Toasted hazelnuts (optional)
  • Freeze-dried raspberries or strawberries (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the base: Add the walnuts, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and sea salt to a food processor. Blitz for a couple of minutes until the mixture resembles a fine crumb consistency.
  2. Add wet ingredients: Add the pitted medjool dates, hazelnut butter, and vanilla powder to the food processor. Blend again until the ingredients stick together and form a dough-like consistency.
  3. Form the brownie base: Press the raw brownie mixture evenly into a baking pan lined with parchment paper. Smooth the surface with the back of a spoon. Place the pan in the fridge to firm up slightly for 1 to 2 hours.
  4. Prepare the ganache: While the brownies chill, make a batch of vegan chocolate ganache or vegan nutella following your preferred recipe for the frosting.
  5. Frost the brownies: Spread the vegan ganache evenly over the chilled brownie base using an offset spatula. Optionally, sprinkle toasted hazelnuts and freeze-dried raspberries or strawberries on top.
  6. Set the frosting: Return the frosted brownies to the fridge for another hour to help the ganache firm up completely.
  7. Serve and store: Slice the brownies into 16 servings. Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to one week, or at room temperature for up to a day if the climate is cool. For longer storage, freeze in an airtight container separated with parchment paper for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • Use unsweetened cocoa powder to avoid additional sugar.
  • Medjool dates are preferred for their natural sweetness and soft texture.
  • Hazelnut butter adds rich, nutty flavor and binding power to the brownie mixture.
  • Vanilla powder can be substituted with vanilla extract if desired.
  • Vegan ganache can be made from dairy-free chocolate and plant-based cream.
  • Optional toppings like toasted hazelnuts and freeze-dried berries add texture and flavor contrast.
  • These brownies do not require baking, making them quick and easy to prepare.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Vegan
  • Diet: Vegan

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/no-bake-date-brownies-recipe/