No-Bake Chocolate Walnut Brownie Bites
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups raw unsalted walnuts
- 1 packed cup pitted dates (the softer the better, see note)*
- ¼ cup raw cacao powder or cocoa powder
- 1 Tablespoon melted coconut oil
- Pinch of sea salt
Process the walnuts and dates together in a food processor until you’ve got a crumbly and sticky mixture.
Add the cacao powder, coconut oil, and sea salt and process again until evenly combined. The mixture should stick together when you press it between your fingers.
Pack the mixture into a parchment-lined loaf pan or similar sized small container. Press it down firmly and evenly into the pan with the back of a spatula.
Chill in the fridge for 3 hours to set.
Lift the parchment paper out of the pan and cut into small squares.
Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
*If your dates are not soft, soak them in very hot water for 10 minutes and then drain well before using.
Optional:
These Omega-3-filled chewy brownies are the perfect little chocolate fix. Sweetened with only dates, they are also a healthy treat that will leave you feeling energized instead of giving you a sugar crash. Bonus: kids love these “brownies” and will gladly gobble them up for a special treat! Double the batch and bring these to your next holiday party so you have something healthy to share!