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5 Ingredient Raw Vegan Brownie Bites! These brownie balls are fudgy, quick to make, and make a great snack. No Bake, Paleo Brownie Energy Bites. Vegan Gluten-free Grain-free Recipe. Jump to Recipe
Hubbs has been loving snacks that are decadent and more like dessert like these no bake cookie dough bites!.And these brownie bites fit the there just perfectly! A Mix of nuts make up the base for a rich fudgy snack with a good amount of cocoa. Dates are the binder and sweetener. The bites mixture takes just 5 mins and then shape them as you like into balls or bars. Add toppings of choice and snack for the energy boost or for when you want a lighter brownie!
Make a double batch of these and freeze for later. Add other nuts or seeds or some protein powder for variation. Lets make these 5 Ingredient, Easy, Fudgy, Delicious, Brownie Snack Bites!
Ingredients for Raw Vegan Brownie Bites
- Raw Cashews make a fudgy neutral base Use macadamia nuts or more walnuts as a substitute
- Walnuts add the nutty brownie flavor and volume.
- Lightly toasted coconut adds a caramel undertone to these fudgy balls.
- Soft dates are the sweetener. a pinch of salt balances the sweetness. Don’t like dates, then use a mix of 2 tbsp maple syrup and 2 tbsp or so coconut sugar/brown sugar, you might need to add some flour(oat, regular or almond) if the mixture is too sticky.
- Good quality cocoa makes these brownies incredibly delectable. I use dutch processed for a more chocolatey flavor.
- Coat these balls with hemp seeds, cocoa powder, coconut or chia seeds
- Variations: Add 1/4 tsp instant coffee. Add a few drops of vanilla extra or vanilla bean paste for additional flavor. Add a tbsp of hemp seeds with the nuts for additional protein.
How to make Raw Vegan Brownie Bites
First, you want to powder the nuts so that they are a fine meal and done add too much texture to the bites. Add the nuts and coconut to a processor and process until the nuts become an even fine meal. 
Add the cocoa powder and process again to combine well. Add the dates and salt and process again until the dates have broken down and mix well. It will take a minute. The dates will break down then the mixture will become doughy.
If the dates are dryer, process them so they break into small pieces then remove from the processor, then add the nuts.
Use a scoop to take portions of the dough and roll into a ball. Press the ball in toppings of choice. Store refrigerated for weeks or freeze for even longer.
Can I substitute the Cashews?
Yes, use more walnuts or use macadamia nuts
Can I substitute the dates?
Yes, use a mix of 2 tbsp maple syrup and 2 tbsp or so coconut sugar/brown sugar, you might need to add some flour(oat, regular or almond) if the mixture is too sticky to roll.
How do I store these Brownie Bites?
Store on the counter for upto 3 days, refrigerate for upto 3 weeks and freeze for upto 2 months.
More Snack Bites to try!
- Carrot Cake Bites – GF They taste like Carrot Cake! you all have been loving them.
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Balls with Rice Krispies– GF Cannot get any better than pb and choc
- Blueberry Muffin bites. GF Blueberry muffins in snack form!
- Seedy Chocolate Snack Bars – GF no dates!
- Golden Sesame Balls – GF Because turmeric
- Mojito Energy Balls – GF so fresh and zesty!
Raw Vegan Brownie Bites (grain free)
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup raw cashews
- 3/4 cup walnuts
- 2 tbsp shredded coconut, , preferably lightly toasted
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder, plus more for rolling, I use dutch processed
- 12 soft dates, (any medium to large soft dates. Use 11 to 12 depending on size)
- 2-3 tsp hemp seeds or coconut or cocoa powder or chia seeds for coating
Instructions
- Add the nuts and coconut to a processor and process until the nuts become an even fine meal.*
- Add the cocoa powder and process again to combine well.
- Add the dates and salt and process again until the dates have broken down and the mixture is homogeneous. It will take a minute. The dates will break down then the mixture will become doughy. If there are pieces of dates visible, then push the dough down and pulse and process again. Check If the mixture is sticky enough, if not then add a tsp of oil or maple syrup and pulse.
- Scoop portions of the dough to roll into balls. Press the balls in bowls of hemp seeds, coconut or chia seed, or cocoa powder to coat.
- Store on the counter for upto 3 days. refrigerate for upto 3 weeks or freeze for upto 2 months.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I subbed a lot but kept the basic structure of the recipe using homemade crunchy almond butter instead of walnuts, hemp hearts instead of cashews, roasted chestnuts instead of coconut, and the rest the same, subbing raw cacao for the cocoa- they turned out beautifully- dark, rich, decadent and delicious. Thank you!
good to know – thanks for popping in ♡
My favourite go to treat.
awesome! makes me smile 😊. thank you for the wonderful review
Another simple, yet amazing recipe! My husband claims he does not like the taste of dates, and so I did not tell him initially that this had dates! And guess what? He gobbled these up, haha!
Hi Richa…wondering if I can use coconut flour instead of shredded coconut in this recipe? If so, would it be a direct 1:1 substitute? I have some coconut flour I need to use up 😊. Thank you in advance!
Just omit coconut. Coconut flour will make them too dry.
Made these last night and they’re delicious. Just wondering if it would be possible to add peanut butter to the mixture just to have that peanut butter/chocolate combo. I’m a sucker for Reese’s!
yes, you can add in towards the end so that there are streaks of peanutbutter in the balls