Vegan No-bake Brownies Without Dates
These vegan no-bake brownies without dates are the easiest and most healthy chocolate treat.
They are gluten-free and perfect for a snack or to refuel after a workout.
What Are No-Bake Brownies?
No-Bake Brownies are a healthy, raw version of your classic brownies.
They are made with plant-based ingredients that can be eaten raw.
While most no-bake brownies are made with dates, these no-bake brownies are made without dates and therefore contain fewer carbs than the classic recipe.
How To Make No-Bake Brownies
Of course, when you hear brownies, you think dessert. While these no-bake brownies are delicious desserts, they are also nourishing snacks.
Indeed, only one square contains 6.5 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber which are both very fulfilling.
Ingredients
Let’s see the list of simple ingredients you need to make those fudgy no-bake brownies without dates.
- Peanut butter – make sure you use fresh peanut butter with no lumps or added oil. You can use any nut butter like almond butter.
- Maple syrup – or any other liquid sweetener you love like agave syrup, brown rice syrup, apple syrup, or sugar-free monk fruit syrup.
- Unsweetened almond milk – at room temperature for best result, Feel free to use any other plant-based milk you love like coconut milk, rice milk, or oat milk.
- Flaxmeal – this adds the most delicious texture to the brownies. It also adds healthy fat and fiber to this snack.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder – those are no-bake brownies recipes with cocoa powder. I use unsweetened to avoid added sugar.
- Coconut flour – it is totally safe to eat raw coconut flour. It is a delicious way to create no-bake vegan desserts that taste like cooked ones. If you are concerned about eating raw flour, read my article about the raw flours that are safe to eat.
No-Bake Brownies Tips
No-bake brownies are very easy to make by anyone. However, you must use a food processor – not a blender- to combine the ingredients properly.
The speed of the blade will warm the ingredients and create the perfect batter. Don’t try to make the recipe without a food processor or it will come out very different.
Next, make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature, cold almond milk will harden the whole batter, and it will be more difficult to blend.
Finally, use fresh nut butter a freshly opened jar is the best as it is creamy, runny, and has no lumps.
More No-Bake Vegan Dessert Recipes
If you love no-bake vegan desserts, I recommend giving a try to the following recipes:
I hope you enjoyed these simple raw vegan brownies without dates. If you do, save it on Pinterest for later, and don’t forget to share a picture of your creation on Instagram with me!
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Ingredients
- ½ cup Peanut Butter - no added oil, no added sugar, fresh and runny
- ⅓ cup Maple Syrup - or liquid sweetener of your choice like sugar-free Monk fruit if keto or brown rice syrup, agave.
- ¼ cup Almond Milk - unsweetened at room temperature
- ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- ¼ cup Flaxseed Meal
- ¼ cup Coconut Flour
Chocolate Peanut butter frosting
- ¼ cup Peanut Butter - no added oil, no added sugar, fresh and runny
- ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup - or liquid sweetener of your choice like sugar-free Monk fruit if keto or brown rice syrup, agave etc
- 1 tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
Instructions
- Line a 9-inch x 5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a food processor with the S blade attachment, add all the ingredients: peanut butter, maple syrup, almond milk (make sure the almond milk is at room temperature. If just out of the fridge, it solidifies the peanut butter and won't come out as good), unsweetened cocoa powder, flaxseed meal, and coconut flour.
- Process on medium speed until all the ingredients come together and form a consistent brownie batter. It shouldn't take more than 30 seconds. The dough will be dark, sticky, and thick. That is what you want. If it looks very dry, which can happen if you did not measure the flour precisely, add 1 extra tablespoon of almond milk. Process again.
- Gather the brownie batter with your hands. It is sticky, so you can wet your hands to make this easier. Transfer the no-bake brownie batter onto the prepared loaf pan and press to flatten using a silicone spatula. Freeze for 5-10 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the frosting.
Chocolate peanut butter frosting
- In a small mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, maple syrup, and unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Remove the brownie from the freezer and spread the chocolate frosting on top. Note that the frosting will stay shiny and sticky. It won't solidify, it is a soft creamy topping.
- Place the no-bake brownie in the fridge for 1 hour before slicing. This will give the flavors time to combine, and the texture will be perfect.
- Cut into 8 squares.
Storage
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
I wanted them a bit sweeter so I stuck dairy free chocolate chips on top and they were perfect! Great recipe!!!!
I have to admit I was not sure how these will turn out! But happy to say they were delicious! Definitely saving this recipe for the future – easy and tasty!!
I wonder how many more calories it is if you don’t use monk fruit syrup, like if you use maple syrup. This sounds delish.
The nutrition panel is calculated using maple syrup, not monk fruit syrup
Can i use honey instead of maple syrup?
Any liquid sweetener should work yes, I don’t use honey as it’s a animal source product
Wow! I showed this site to my hubby and he was begging me to make these! I did and wow! They are so moist, chewy and dense. Absolutely delish! Only one thing I would add would be vanilla. I think just a hint of that may bring out more chocolate flavor. Excellent recipe and will be making more from Conscious Kitchen. Thank you!
I never get tired of these. And it’s wonderful to have something healthy that my daughter loves as much as I do!
I am so happy to read this! Enjoy the recipes around the blog with your daughter, Carine
This looks amazing! I’m allergic to flax, what do you suggest as a replacement?
You can use ground chia seeds
I made these last night one of the easiest, healthiest and the best tasting brownies ever! This recipe is such a keeper . Thank you, these are my new fav. go to treat !!! I made a double patch and left out the second serving of cocoa and maple syrup then added a little bit more coconut flour and a few splashes extra of coconut milk . It still came out perfectly delicious chocolaty and addictive!!! I left out the extra chocolate because I am sensitive to too much. Also I am trying to reduce my sugar intake so that is why I used less syrup too. WOW truly epic ultra healthy brownies . So easy, filling , fudgy and healthy . BEST EVER!!!! <3
These are delicious and so easy to make. Omnivore teen loves them as well!
Would a nut flour blend or almond flour work in place of the coconut flour?
Coconut flour is 4 times more absorbent than almond or nut flour so if you want to replace it, you may need 4 times more and the texture will be softer. XOXO Carine
Great recipe, super easy, fast and fun! Enjoyed making these brownies almost as much as eating them!
Fun to make and easy! Tasted delicious
Happy you love them! Enjoy the vegan recipes on the blog, XOXO Carine
We made these (and two other recipes of yours!) over the weekend and WOW! These are so delicious and we are keeping them cut I to little squares for a grab and go treat in the freezer! Thank you!
Can you sub oat flour for the coconut flour?
You will need way more oat flour to balance coconut flour because coconut flour has 4 time more fiber than oat and therefore it is highly liquid absorbent. Enjoy the brownies, XOXO Carine
Can I use pb2 instead of peanut butter from a jar
Yes, on the back of the PB2 jar it states the amount of water needed to compare to regular peanut butter consistency from a jar. I believe its 1 Tbsp water for 2 Tbsp powder. Also this reduces the amount of fat in the recipe significantly, 9g of fat for the whole batch. Hope this helps!
I am not familiar with pb2 so I am unsure I am sorry. Enjoy the recipes on the blog, XOXO Carine
I LOVE the consistency of these and all the flax in them. Great recipe!!!
I don’t have a food processor but I have a nutty ninja. Do you think I can use the nutri ninja instead of a food processor ?
I know I am replying too late in here as you already told me on Faceboo that your Ninja blender did the job perfectly! So exciting to know that this recipe doesn’t require a food processor! Thanks for sharing, XOXO Carine.
Did you use CACAO powder or COCOA powder? You state COCOA powder but have a link to CACAO powder on Amazon. I believe they taste different but what do you recommend? Are they interchangeable? Was that a spelling mistake?
Both work perfectly it is really up to you. I prefer cocoa powder tho less bitter. Enjoy the recipe. XOXO Carine.
allergic to flax what would be a good replacement
Yes sure, you can use ground chia seeds instead simply pulse whole chia seed into a powder in your blender, measure the ground chia seeds and use in same ratio in this recipe as a sub to flaxmeal. Enjoy! XOXO Carine.
I love brownies! They make such a delicious treat!