3-ingredient no bake brownies are made with simple ingredients and minimal prep time. They are flourless brownies that are moist, fudgy, nutty and delicious; perfect for chocolate lovers.
Everyone loves a chocolate brownie, and this is an easy brownie recipe to make! All that you need to do is mix everything up, spread the batter into a pan and enjoy! They are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth quickly.
Make a batch of these fudgy brownies and enjoy them with a bowl of Mixed Berry Ice Cream.
Why you will 🤍 this recipe
- No-bake brownies are easy to make with a handful of ingredients.
- They are a sweet treat that is naturally sweet, without refined sugar
- They are healthy brownies! Walnuts a filled with healthy fats, fiber, vitamins and minerals.
Here is What You Will Need
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This is an overview of the ingredients and steps to make this recipe, scroll down to see ingredient notes and substitutions as well as a printable recipe card with exact measurements and complete cooking instructions.
🛒Ingredients
- Medjool dates
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Walnuts
🥄Equipment
- Food processor
- Parchment paper
- Small baking pan or baking dish (approximately 7X11)
How to make this 3 ingredient brownies recipe
Step 1.
Place all of the ingredients into the bowl of a food processor.
Step 2.
Blend the ingredients in the food processor until the mixture forms a dough-like texture.
Step 3.
Press the brownie dough in a small baking dish. Sprinkle the top of the brownies with chopped walnuts and place them in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
The complete list of ingredients to make this 3 ingredient brownie recipe is above. Below are notes about some of the ingredients, along with ideas for substitutes.
Dates. The best type of dates to use in this recipe is Medjool dates. They are soft, deliciously sweet and the perfect texture to blend into a caramel-like paste.
Medjool Date Substitutes. You can do a one-for-one swap of regular dates or dried figs.
Walnuts. Raw walnuts are used to make this recipe. They are soft and rich and blend nicely with the dates into a dough.
Walnut Substitutes. If you don't have walnuts, you can easily substitute the same amount of raw cashews, pecans or almonds in this recipe.
How to Store 3-ingredient brownies
Store your homemade brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or at room temperature for 2 days.
You can also freeze these healthy brownies, but cutting them into squares for individual portions, and place them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months.
Thaw the brownies in the refrigerator overnight.
Serving suggestions
This healthy brownie recipe makes a perfect snack when you are looking for something sweet. They also taste great on a healthy dessert tray with healthier chocolate chip cookies, gluten-free spice cookies, peanut butter cups, coconut clusters, and chocolate almond toffee.
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Recipe Variations
3 ingredients brownie bites - Instead of pressing the dough into a baking pan, roll the dough into balls.
Peppermint no bake brownies - Add a drop of peppermint extract for chocolate mint brownies.
Chocolate raspberry brownies - Add ¼ cup of raspberry fruit spread to the batter for a raspberry flavor.
💡Tip!
- Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or avocado oil cooking spray to keep the brownies from sticking to the pan.
Yes, both cocoa powder and cacao powder are very similar. Cocoa powder is s little more processed and sometimes contains sugar.
You might also like these naturally sweet recipes
- coconut clusters
- dark chocolate almond bites
- chocolate energy bites with dates and peanuts
- dark chocolate grain-free granola bars
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📖 Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups walnut pieces
- 20 medjool dates pitted
- ½ cup organic cocoa powder
Instructions
Notes
- Substitute the walnuts for an equal amount of almonds or pecans.
- Roll the brownies into balls or press the dough into silicone cupcake or candy molds.
- Add a drop of peppermint extract for a chocolate mint brownie.
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used
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