Description
Indulgent no-bake brownies offer a quick chocolate dessert without oven heat. Rich, fudgy layers combine nuts, cocoa, and sweet dates for a delightful treat you’ll savor with each creamy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (142.5 g / 5 oz) almond flour, finely ground
- 1 ½ cups (205.5 g / 7.2 oz) cashews
- 1 cup (114 g / 4 oz) cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) coconut oil, melted
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Cashew Preparation: Soak cashews overnight in salted water to soften and neutralize enzymes. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
- Base Creation: Blend soaked cashews with maple syrup until achieving a velvety, uniform texture. For efficiency, consider using pre-made cashew butter.
- Dough Formation: Integrate almond flour and cocoa powder into the cashew mixture, mixing until a cohesive, rich dough develops. Ensure complete ingredient incorporation for optimal consistency.
- Pan Setup and Layering: Line a compact dish with parchment paper and evenly distribute the brownie mixture, pressing firmly to create a smooth, compact layer.
- Chocolate Topping Preparation: Whisk melted coconut oil, cocoa powder, and maple syrup into a glossy, luxurious chocolate coating.
- Topping Application: Pour the chocolate mixture over the base, tilting the dish to ensure uniform coverage. Tap gently to eliminate potential air bubbles.
- Setting and Cutting: Refrigerate for one hour until completely firm. Remove using parchment paper edges and slice into precise squares using a hot water-rinsed knife.
- Storage and Preservation: Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. For long-term storage, freeze for three months, thawing gradually in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
- Soak Smartly: Use a pinch of salt when soaking cashews to enhance softness and neutralize enzyme inhibitors, ensuring optimal texture and digestibility.
- Blend Beautifully: Achieve a silky-smooth base by thoroughly blending cashews with maple syrup, creating a creamy foundation for your brownies.
- Mix Mindfully: Fold dry ingredients gently to prevent overmixing, maintaining a dense and uniform dough that promises rich chocolate flavor.
- Slice Strategically: Heat your knife under hot water before cutting to create clean, precise brownie squares without crumbling or uneven edges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 238
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg