With a 3-ingredient base and topped with a layer of dark chocolate, these mini brownie bites are my latest 4-ingredient snack.
The base is made with almond flour, cacao powder and medjool dates. Everything is blended together into a soft, fudgy dough which is naturally sweet and delicious.
Like all my recipes, they’re quick to prepare and make a great alternative to more processed snacks or shop-bought treats.
Nutritional highlights:
Almond flour
Naturally rich in healthy monounsaturated fats, as well as fibre, protein and vitamin E, it’s a great ingredient to add instead of wheat flour.
Medjool dates
They provide natural sweetness along with fibre to support digestion and can spike you blood sugar less than refined sugars.
Cacao Powder
A rich source of polyphenols and magnesium, and gives a deep chocolate flavour without extra sugar.
Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate is always my preferred choice. It’s a good source of antioxidants and contains minerals such as iron, magnesium, and copper. I opt for one that has minimal sugar and at least 70% cocoa solids.
Storage and Shelf Life
These mini brownie bites store really well in the fridge. They’ll last for at least 7 days.
If you’d like them to last even longer, they can be kept in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Recipe Tips
Use very soft dates
Medjool dates work best as they blend easily and help the mixture bind together. If your dates feel hard, soak them in hot water for 15 minutes, then drain well before using.
Use a food processor
To make the mixture smooth and easy to work with, use a food processor. You may struggle to blend the dates in just a blender.
Dark chocolate
I have used dark chocolate that is 70% cocoa solids. I prefer this as it’s less sweet and has more of the goodness from chocolate. However, if you would prefer a different chocolate option, please use that.
Raspberry topping
The freeze-dried raspberries are optional, but they add a lovely contrast to the chocolate and look cute too!
If you liked these, why not try these other 4 ingredient snacks:
Mini Brownie Bites
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup ground almonds almond flour (100g)
- 1½ cups soft medjool dates (225g)
- 3 tbsp cacao powder
Toppings
- 100 g dark chocolate 70% cocoa solids (3.5oz)
- Handful of freeze-dried raspberries optional
Instructions
- Add all the base ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth. Add in 1-2 tbsp of water as you blend. This will help the mixture come together.
- Separate the mixture into 15 equal pieces. Press down into an ice cube tray. Refrigerate whilst you make the topping.
- Melt the chocolate over a pan of hot water (or for 20 second bursts in the microwave) and spoon over the top of each one. Sprinkle over some freeze-dried raspberries if you like. Refrigerate to set.
Notes
- These bites store really well in the fridge. They’ll last for at least 7 days.
- They can also be kept in the freezer for up to three months.
Just so delicious and fast to make
So glad you liked it! And thanks so much for taking the time to review.
Very easy n loved it
Great to hear! Thanks for letting me know x
What is the substitute for almond flour and raspberry.
As in India it’s not easily available and is expensive
Hi, you can leave out the raspberries as they are just for decoration. As for the almonds – you can grind up whole almonds if you have a blender? Or any other nuts.
Is there a substitute for almond flour or almonds(I am allergic to almonds and cashews)
You could use oat flour – you might just need to add a little less as it’s a bit drier.