These No Bake Superfood Brownies, are a recipe that is on repeat in my house and for good reason. They are gooey, sweet and delicious but refined sugar, gluten and dairy free.
They are very easy to make and totally customisable. You can easily use any nuts you like and top them with whatever nuts/seeds you have available.
I like to top with a selection of nuts/seeds and dried fruit as I think it makes them look really appealing.
They are a great snack to have in the fridge when you need a sweet treat but want something that isn’t full of ultra-processed ingredients.
What ingredients do I need to make No Bake Superfood Brownies:
- Medjool dates
- Mixed nuts
- Peanut or almond butter
- Cacao powder
- Coconut oil
- Maple syrup
The topping is a homemade raw chocolate which takes minutes to make. It also means you can judge exactly how much sugar you want to add to this. It only has 3 simple ingredients: cacao powder, maple syrup and melted coconut oil.
I hope you try this recipe as it’s one of my favourites and one of my most popular.
If you do, let me know what you think in the comments below.
Storage & Shelf Life
- Fridge: Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Freezer: For longer storage, pop them in the freezer (again in a sealed container) for up to 3 months. Just let them thaw for 5–10 minutes before eating or enjoy them straight from the freezer if you like a firmer texture.
Recipe Tips
- These really need soft medjool dates. If your dates are hard, try soaking in boiling water for 20 mins then draining fully.
- I use a very runny nut butter to make these. If your nut butter is a little harder you may need to add some water as you blend.
- You can use any nuts for this recipe. I used a mixture of hazelnuts, almonds, cashews and walnuts. You can just use one type of nut if you prefer or even sub some of the nuts for seeds.
- They will last for 5-6 days in the fridge.
- The topping can also be swapped for melted dark chocolate, if you prefer.
- I have stated the quantities for the topping in the ingredients list but if you prefer it less sweet, then add a little less maple syrup.
If you liked this no bake superfood brownie recipe, why not try:
No Bake Almond & Strawberry Brownies
No Bake Superfood Brownies
Equipment
- Magimix food processor *affiliate link
Ingredients
Base ingredients:
- 1½ cups unsalted mixed nuts (190g)
- 1½ cups soft medjool dates (225g)
- ½ cup natural peanut butter or almond butter (120g)
- 3 tbsp cacao powder
- Pinch sea salt
- 1-2 tbsp water if needed or maple if you want them sweeter
Topping ingredients:
- 4 tbsp coconut oil melted
- 4 tbsp cacao powder
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- Handful of nuts/seeds/freeze dried berries to top
Instructions
- Add all the base ingredients (except the water) to a food processor and blend until soft and smooth. This might take a few minutes. If it doesn’t come together then add 1 tbsp of water (only add the other one if it doesn’t come together – it will depend on how soft your dates are and which nut butter you use).
- Press down into lined mini brownie tin (or a muffin tin) and refrigerate whilst you make the topping.
- Mix the three topping ingredients together and spoon over the top. Sprinkle over a handful of nuts/seeds and put back into the fridge for at least an hour.
Notes
- The grams measurements and nutritional values are based on the nuts I used. This may vary depending on which nuts you choose to use.
- These really need soft medjool dates. If your dates are hard, try soaking in boiling water for 20 mins then draining fully.
- You can use any nuts for this recipe. I used a mixture of hazelnuts, almonds, cashews and walnuts.
- They will last for about a week in the fridge. They can be frozen too.
- The topping can also be swapped for melted dark chocolate, if you prefer.
- I use a very runny nut butter to make these. If your nut butter is a little harder you may need to add some water as you blend.
Can you use a blender instead of a food processor?
Depends on the blender really. It might work with a strong blender but maybe soak the dates a bit first!
This recipe is so delicious! It has become my go to sweet, so I do make it often. I’m so grateful to the person who created it 🙏
So pleased to hear this! It’s definitely one of my favourites too!
I struggle to blend these ingredients. Which one do you recommend?
I recommend a magimix food processor for these – that’s what I use!
So delicious! I used half peanut butter, half pumpkin seed butter. This is a keeper if a recipe.
Loving the sound of adding pumpkin seed butter! Glad you liked the recipe x
I liked the recipe (did it as stated with a little flake salt to balance the sweetness.] The only part I didn’t like was the 283 cals per square. Still healthier than store bought candy but yikes. Think I might try half cup Greek Yogurt instead on 1.2 cup nut butter saving about 620 cals or more than 50 per piece. Will change the flavor but the nuts on top should be sufficient to give the nutty flavor. Also, not Vegan status but an option for ya.
Yes they are not one to be eaten every day! Let me know how you get on with the yoghurt idea!
Use Greek yogurt and PB 2 powder
Hi what quantities do you use when you make your own raw chocolate? please
Hi the details are in the recipe (under ‘toppings’).
Can these be frozen to? So yummy I can’t have them look at me in the fridge
Hi Amy, yes you can freeze them!
A lot of your recipes call for mixed nuts, am I looking for unsalted nuts? Thank you.
Yes just a mixture of unsalted, raw nuts.
These are my go-to sweet snack. Absolutely fantastic recipe.
Glad you like them! Thanks for taking the time to comment x
My friend Sveta told me about you.
No bake brownies (nuts dates cacao etc) SENSATIONAL!! I am df and gf and so rarely get any fun with deserts so – thank you!!
You are very welcome! So glad you are enjoying the recipes.
Is that 283 per square ???
Yes it is.
Thank you,I will make the no bake brownies with my grandies..they love to help..
Enjoy!
Hi, I don’t have a foodprocessor, can I also blend de dates with a handmixer en the work all the other ingredients with my hands? I’d love to make it for my son’s birthday party in class.
You can definitely try! Blend the dates and then blend the nuts too and see if it will all come together. Let me know how you get on.
I have to put it on refrigerator only or can I keep it in room temperature for a week?
I would recommend refrigerating for best results. They will become quite soft out of the fridge for long periods.
AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you SO much!
So glad you liked them!
Hi Judy, without seeing what you did, I would guess you maybe blended the nuts too much (which will release all the oils)?
Hey! Just wondering if I can use dutch processed cocoa powder instead of cacao powder. Would that make a difference?
Yes you can! It is slightly less bitter than cacao but shouldn’t make much difference at all.
Thank you! I will try it now!
Enjoy!
Made these yesterday and though not as neat as yours, they are delicious and satisfying. I put Omega 3 seed mix and dried raspberries on top. All my nuts, fruit and seeds from Grapetree.
So glad you liked them Tricia xx
Delicious and satisfying
Amazing, thanks.
any substitute for coconut oil?
You can use dark chocolate as the topping instead, if preferred.
Hi
What is cacao powder and is there an alternative please?
You can use cocoa powder instead of cacao. Cacao is slightly less processed (and a little more bitter).