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No Bake Brownies

The brownie universe isn’t exactly full of surprises. The combination of sugar, butter, flour, chocolate, eggs, a few extraneous ingredients, plus a little oven time, inevitably leads to some form of brownie action. Of course, the resulting degree of deliciousness is all in the details — just talk to the adamant nut-adders, the chocolate chip enthusiasts, or the “fudgy” versus “cakey” people that can seemingly never agree. Yet, by and large, the language of brownies is pretty much the same: delicious chocolate squares that just about everyone loves. Including me.

But I have a secret. With the exception of chocolate (which can be profoundly beneficial in its unprocessed form), I don’t use any of the “conventional” ingredients in my homemade brownies. In fact, I don’t even bake them. (I know — what a rebel.) Instead, by using exclusively natural, whole foods, the inherently gorgeous flavor of each healthy ingredient does all the sweet singing — without needing the crutch of sugar or butter. Undercover health benefits like antioxidants, good omega fats, potassium, magnesium (and more) nutritionally rank this dessert as more of an energy bar than an “extra 20 minutes on the treadmill indulgence.” Best of all, five ingredients plus five minutes is all it takes to go from zero to brownie.

Oh, and as for their decadent texture? Simply put: go team “fudgy.”

Watch the No Bake Brownie Video or just go directly to the printable recipe.

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Comment by Brendon Klos on March 26, 2011 at 11:29am: I can't wait to try these!!

Comment by Shanon Stranik on July 17, 2010 at 8:47pm: I made these with the Vega Shake-and Go, and Carob Powder for some added nutrition and a great almond flavor accent!

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup medjool dates, pits removed
1 cup raw walnut pieces
1/3 cup carob powder
3 Tbs. Shake-and-Go: Vanilla Almondilla
pinch sea salt
½ cup Raw Almonds, roughly chopped (for the topping)

Comment by Anne de Champlain on July 16, 2010 at 4:10pm: Hey Julie,
Always love your website, recipes, pictures, videos and your enthusiasm!
Thank you!
Anne

Comment by Mara Martinelli on July 15, 2010 at 6:49pm: I made these a while back and they were simple and delicious. This post reminded me that I ought to make them again because they were a hit. Great recipe!

Comment by AMIE VALPONE on July 15, 2010 at 3:40pm: O my gosh these are fabulous; I'm making them right now!!!! Thanks so much!

Comment by Jill on July 15, 2010 at 11:33am: These look incredible Julie! Thanks for sharing!!

Comment by Michelle Novak on July 15, 2010 at 10:34am: Thank you thank you thank you for sharing! This is exactly what i need today!

Comment by Julie Morris on July 15, 2010 at 9:42am: Love it.

Comment by Julieanna Hever, M.S., R.D. on July 15, 2010 at 9:40am: Me neither!!! We have to make Julie and Julieanna...the HEALTHY (and delicious) follow-up to Julie and Julia....

Comment by Julie Morris on July 15, 2010 at 9:38am: Julieanna! I can't wait to collaborate with you!