I promise you are going to want to make this Healthy Whole Food Plant Based No Bake Brownies recipe again & again. It uses dates and peanut butter instead of refined sugars, oil, dairy & eggs to create a delicous & healthy treat. These plant based brownies are perfect for when you are craving something chocolate or to bring to a summertime picnic.
Lately I have made no bake whole food plant based brownies every week. Why, well they are super easy, healthy and yummy! Each time I tweaked the recipe and I think this is the best batch yet. Special thanks to everyone who tried them at the vegan potluck I attended and raved about them, It really warms my heart that I’m not the only one who loves them.
One big reason I don’t feel bad making these every week (and eating like 2 a day) is because they are whole food plant based. So what that really means is that they are made from whole food ingredients, no oil, no refined sugar and nothing processed. Another reason I continue to make these plant based brownies is that they are SUPER easy to make and take essentially 5-10 minutes to prepare. Oh yeah and they only have 5 ingredients!
I will note that when I make this recipe I use a peanut butter with only 1 ingredient – peanuts. I would suggest the same as peanut butter with added salt, sugar and oils may alter the taste.
This no bake brownie recipe is no frills – simple, easy, healthy & delicious!
No Bake Whole Food Plant Based Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 cup Walnuts
- 1 cup Medjool Dates pitted
- 6 tbsp Cocoa or Cacao Powder
- 1/2 cup Peanut Butter
- 1/2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 cup pecans, shredded coconut, chocolate chips, etc. optional
Instructions
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In a food processor mix walnuts and dates until finely ground.
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Add in cocoa powder, peanut butter and vanilla extract and mix well.
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Line an 8x8 pan with a piece of parchment paper. Use your fingers to press the mixture evenly into the pan.
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Optional: sprinkle the brownies with crushed peans (or other nuts), shredded coconut or chocolate chips. Use your fingers to press topping into the top of the brownies.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before cutting.
Recipe Notes
To make a 9x13 pan double the recipe
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1 comment
This was my first go at whole food no bake desserts! I am happily surprised with the results! They taste great and a little bite fills me up more than a traditional brownie. I doubled the recipe, next time I will reduce the cocoa powder and add it in gradually to taste.