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    Home » Sweets » No Bake Vegan Brownies

    No Bake Vegan Brownies

    Published: Jan 20, 2020 · Modified: Apr 19, 2021 by Kaylie Grace · 8 Comments

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    The BEST no bake vegan brownies ever! These raw brownies are fudgy, chewy, and perfectly decadent. Enjoy a delicious square topped with smooth chocolate frosting. They are gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and made with healthy ingredients. This dessert will be your new addiction!

    a stack of three no bake vegan brownies with chocolate ganache

    Hi, I’m Kaylie and I’m a chocoholic. I know, I know; I’ve mentioned this before. But, really… if Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory actually existed, I’d happily be first in line. And, as a self-proclaimed chocolate connoisseur, I’m here to bring you my current favorite chocolate dessert: no bake vegan brownies with chocolate frosting. (Because, well, apparently adding extra chocolate to your already-chocolate-filled dessert is totally necessary!)

    These no bake brownies are fudgy, soft and chewy, and perfectly sweet. The recipe is made with healthy gluten-free ingredients and contains NO refined sugar. They are my new addiction. Like, in the sense that I’ve been making them far too often for my own good. And, now, it’s your turn to enjoy them as much as I do!

    no bake vegan brownies topped with chocolate ganache
    three no bake vegan brownies with a bite taken out of the center

    What ingredients are in raw vegan brownies?

    These brownies are primarily made with 3 ingredients: dates, nuts, and cacao powder. Specifically, we’ll combine raw walnuts, raw almonds, medjool dates, cacao powder, and salt to create the base.

    white bowls filled with walnuts, almonds, dates, and cacao powder on a white marble cutting board

    How to Make No Bake Vegan Brownies

    For the full recipe, scroll down to view the recipe card below.

    First, add walnuts, almonds, cacao powder, and salt to a food processor. Process the ingredients until the nuts crumble.

    walnuts, almonds, and cacao powder inside a food processor
    cacao powder and nuts blended inside a food processor

    Second, add the medjool dates. Process until a sticky dough forms. Be sure to remove the pits before adding the dates!

    cacao powder and medjool dates inside a food processor
    raw vegan brownie dough inside a food processor

    Next, line a square baking dish with parchment paper. Use clean hands to firmly press the brownie dough across the base of the dish. Set aside while you make the frosting.

    two hands pressing raw vegan brownie dough into a square baking dish
    no bake brownie dough pressed into a square baking dish

    How to Make Raw Vegan Chocolate Frosting

    To make the chocolate frosting, simply whisk maple syrup, coconut oil, cacao powder, and vanilla extract together. Note: Be sure to use liquid coconut oil. If your coconut oil is solid (as pictured below), microwave it for 30 seconds. Then, measure ¼ cup and combine the ingredients.

    white bowls filled with maple syrup, cacao powder, coconut oil, and vanilla extract on a white marble cutting board
    a hand whisking raw vegan chocolate ganache

    Now for the final step! Spread the chocolate frosting across the brownies. Then, store in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set.

    a hand holding a white spatula spreading chocolate ganache over no bake vegan brownies
    chocolate ganache swirled over raw vegan brownies in a square baking dish

    After, lift the parchment paper out of the square baking dish. Slice the no bake vegan brownies into 16 squares and enjoy!

    hand holding a raw vegan brownie with chocolate ganache
    hand holding a no bake vegan brownie

    Tips for making the best no bake brownies

    • Use soft medjool dates. If possible, it is best to use fresh medjool dates because they bind the brownie ingredients together well. However, if your dates are on the drier/firmer side, it is still possible to make this recipe! Soak the dates in warm water for 5-10 minutes. After, drain the water and pat the dates dry with a paper towel. Then, proceed with the recipe.
    • Use cacao powder or cocoa powder. You can use either ingredient for these no bake vegan brownies.
    • Be sure to use melted coconut oil for the chocolate frosting. If your coconut oil is solid, melt it in the microwave for 30 seconds. Then, measure ¼ cup and combine with the other ingredients.
    • Add a topping. After spreading the chocolate frosting over the brownies, feel free to add an additional topping. Crushed walnuts, hemp seeds, cacao nibs, shredded coconut, coconut flakes, and sprinkles are all great options.
    • Store these raw vegan brownies in the refrigerator. I recommend placing them in an airtight container, then placing in the refrigerator. They should keep for up to one week.
    a stack of three no bake raw brownies topped with chocolate frosting

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    a stack of three no bake vegan brownies with chocolate ganache

    No Bake Vegan Brownies

    ★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
    • Author: purelykaylie
    • Prep Time: 30 minutes
    • Total Time: 90 minutes
    • Yield: 16 brownies 1x
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: No Bake
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    These are the BEST no bake vegan brownies! Enjoy a fudgy, chewy square topped with rich chocolate frosting. You’ll love them! 


    Ingredients

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    Brownies:

    • 1.5 cups raw walnuts
    • 1.5 cups raw almonds
    • ½ cup cocoa or cacao powder
    • ½ tsp salt
    • 2 cups medjool dates, packed (~25 dates)

    Chocolate Frosting:

    • ⅓ cup cocoa or cacao powder
    • ⅓ cup maple syrup
    • ¼ cup melted coconut oil
    • ½ tsp vanilla extract

    Instructions

    1. Brownies: Add walnuts, almonds, cacao powder, and salt to a food processor. Process until the nuts crumble. Add pitted medjool dates. Process until a sticky dough forms. Line a square baking dish with parchment paper. Use clean hands to firmly press the brownie dough across the base of the dish. Set aside while you create the chocolate frosting. 
    2. Chocolate Frosting: Combine cacao powder, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Whisk until smooth. 
    3. Assemble: Spread the chocolate frosting in an even layer across the no bake brownies. Place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set. After, slice into 16 squares and enjoy! 

    Notes

    • For the chocolate frosting, make sure you use melted coconut oil. If your coconut oil is solid, add a few spoonfuls to a bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Measure ¼ cup then combine with the other frosting ingredients. 
    • For the brownies, it is best to use fresh/soft medjool dates. If your dates are very dry/hard, soak in warm water for 5-10 minutes. After, drain the water and completely dry the dates with a paper towel. Proceed with the recipe. 
    • Store these no bake brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They should keep for up to 1 week. 

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 brownie
    • Calories: 290
    • Sugar: 29g
    • Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Carbohydrates: 37g
    • Fiber: 7g
    • Protein: 6g

    Keywords: no bake brownies, vegan brownies with dates, raw brownies

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    1. Marie-France Savard

      January 09, 2022 at 9:58 am

      Hello, I love this receipe but the brownie part crumbles even though I followed your instructiins. Any idea why?

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      • Kaylie Grace

        January 09, 2022 at 3:54 pm

        Thank you! The no-bake brownie dough must be sticky. If it is not becoming sticky, your medjool dates are probably too dry. You can fix this by (a) using fresher and softer medjool dates, (b) adding 3-4 extra medjool dates, or (c) adding a splash of hot water to bring more moisture into the ingredients. Feel free to try any (or all) of these 3 solutions! Also, always make sure you are processing the ingredients until the dough is nice and sticky. It should not be crumbly. Keep blending until it is sticky.

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    2. Julia

      February 10, 2021 at 2:37 am

      Hi Kaylie!
      These look delicious and I can’t wait to try them. Just wondering, is there a substitute for coconut oil?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        February 10, 2021 at 9:05 am

        Hi, Julia! Thank you! If you don’t want to use oil, replace the entire chocolate topping with melted chocolate.

        Reply
    3. Jordan

      January 10, 2021 at 9:10 am

      I made this recipe and loved it!!! I actually halved the brownie ingredients (3/4 cup walnuts, 3/4 cup almonds, 1/4 cacao and 1 cup dates) and kept the frosting the same and they came out perfect!! I wanted a thick layer of frosting and it ended up actually being the perfect ratio. I also had to store mine in the freezer as the frosting didn’t set up 100%. THESE ARE DELICIOUS!!!!

      ★★★★★

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      • Kaylie Grace

        January 10, 2021 at 9:22 pm

        Thank you so much, Jordan!! I’m super happy to hear you loved them! Sometimes I like making a thick layer of frosting too. 🙂 Enjoy!! xo

        Reply
    4. Stacy Fernandes

      May 17, 2020 at 6:09 am

      Hi Kaylie
      Hope you are well.
      I have just subscribed to your channel. And must say I can’t wait to try your recipes specially the desserts. Look sooo yummy.
      Just wanted to check if we can use honey instead of Maple syrup?
      Regards
      Stacy

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        May 17, 2020 at 10:43 am

        Hi, Stacy! Thank you so much 🙂 Yes, you can replace the maple syrup with honey. It will have a slightly different flavor, but delicious nonetheless!

        Reply

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