No Bake Brownie Bites

Five-minute, fudgy, healthy No Bake Brownie Bites made with dates, cocoa powder, and nuts — no oven needed. Perfect for quick snacks, lunch boxes, or late-night chocolate cravings.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 3 Ingredient no bake brownie bites, 4 Ingredient No bake brownie bites, No Bake Brownie Bites, No bake brownie bites healthy, No bake brownie bites with dates, No bake brownie bites with peanut butter, Ovenless brownies

Prep Time: 5

Chill Time (optional): 10

Total Time: 15

Servings: brownie bites

Calories: 110kcal

Cost: $7

Equipment

1 Food processor (Non-negotiable — blender won’t work)
1 Measuring cup set (For nuts, oats, and dates)
1 Tablespoon or small scoop (For portioning balls)
1 Airtight container (For storage)
1 Baking sheet (optional) (For freezing)

Ingredients

1 cup Medjool dates (pitted) - Soak if dry, then pat dry
1 cup Raw almonds or walnuts - Can mix both
¼ cup Cocoa powder - Use dark for deeper flavor
¼ cup Rolled oats - Optional, helps bind and bulk
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract - Optional but adds flavor
1 pinch Sea salt - Enhances chocolate flavor
Mini chocolate chips - Optional mix-in
Peanut butter or almond butter - Optional creamy add-in
Shredded coconut - Optional for texture
Espresso powder - Optional, for adult version
Cocoa powder / nuts / coconut flakes - For rolling

Instructions

Check each Medjool date for pits. If they’re firm or dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry completely.
Add raw almonds or walnuts to the food processor. Pulse about 10 times until chopped finely but not turned into nut butter.
Add pitted dates, cocoa powder, rolled oats, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the food processor. Process for 1–2 minutes until the mixture looks like wet sand and clumps together when pinched.
Test the mixture by squeezing a small amount in your hand. If it crumbles, add another date or a splash of water. If too sticky, add a bit more oats or cocoa powder.
Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture. Roll between your palms into smooth, even balls.
Roll the brownie bites in cocoa powder, crushed nuts, coconut flakes, or your preferred coating.
Place bites in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 3 months. Optional: chill for 10 minutes before serving for a firmer texture.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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