Don’t be fooled by these deliciously fudgy little treats. Even though the recipe for these Raw Brownie Bites is extremely simple with only a few ingredients involved, they definitely pack a chocolatey-sweet punch!
Lately, this has become my go-to dessert for those nights when I crave something sinful but I don’t want all the guilt associated with truly sinful and unhealthy sweets. Better yet, I don’t have to worry about putting too much effort in (or dirtying my kitchen). They’re also a perfect pre- or post-workout snack when I need a good burst of energy!
Raw Brownie Bites
2014-01-19 05:36:21
Yields 12
Enjoy these bites as a guilt-free snack or dessert!
Prep Time
10 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
25g
Yields
12
Amount Per Serving
Calories 94
Calories from Fat 46
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g
8%
Saturated Fat 1g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 75mg
3%
Total Carbohydrates 12g
4%
Dietary Fiber 2g
9%
Sugars 9g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
2%
Iron
2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup raw cacao or carob powder
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/8 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 rounded cup of chopped dates or raisins (or a combination of the two)
- up to 1 Tbs. water
Instructions
- Grind the walnuts in a food processor. When walnuts are broken down (but not yet turned to butter), add the cacao/carob powder, vanilla, and salt and blend well.
- Add the chopped dates/raisins a little bit at a time. You may have to stop every once in a while to scrape down the sides and make sure ingredients are distributed evenly.
- By now, the mixture should be pretty sticky. If it doesn't hold together when pinched, add a small amount of water (up to 1 Tbs.) and blend, checking the consistency as you go until the mixture holds together.
- To form the bites, roll a little more than a Tbs. of the ingredients at a time between your hands. Continue until all of the ingredients have been used up. At this point, I recommend putting the bites in the fridge for about an hour to help them firm up. If you're impatient like me, you can also go ahead and dig in!
Notes
- Store in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 5 days or freeze in an airtight package for longer.
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