Chocolatey BROWNIE taste WITHOUT flour, sugar, or butter: a clear SuperSwap!! And they are super easy … no baking required! Put them in a cute jar for yourself and/or use as a hostess or holiday gift.
45 minutes • Servings: Makes 8 Brownie Bites Print Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 medjool dates, pitted
- 3 tablespoons almost-boiling water
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (avoid Dutched versions), plus extra for rolling
- 1/4 cup raw walnuts
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/8 tsp Sea salt
Directions
• In a food processor, purée the dates and water until a sticky paste forms and balls up on the blade. Add the cocoa powder, walnuts, and chia seeds and pulse until a solid dough forms.
• With a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, form the dough into 8 round balls, setting them on a plate as you work. Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes to set. Roll each ball in cocoa powder to coat lightly and sprinkle with salt. Serve or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
Hot tip: Add spice to the mix — try cayenne, ground ginger, or ground cinnamon.
Nutritional Facts for Brownie Bites
1 brownie bite
Makes 8 Brownie Bites
Daily Value %*
3%
4%
0%
0%
1%
3%
8%
4%
0%
2%
6%
2%
* Daily Value % based on a 2000 calorie diet.
ELIZABETH HOLT says
Why avoid Dutch cocoa?
DJ Blatner, RDN says
The DUTCHING process decreases the beneficial antioxidant compounds. Some studies suggest it may reduce those healthy compounds by 60% or more.