Raw Vegan Date Brownies With Walnuts
These Raw Vegan Date Brownies are a simple, no-bake dessert that comes together in no time! Made with naturally sweet dates, decadent cocoa, crunchy walnuts, and creamy peanut butter, they’re flourless, gluten-free, and full of rich chocolate flavor. Soft, chewy, and satisfying, they’re the perfect snack or sweet treat whenever you're craving something indulgent yet wholesome and delicious.
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- 8-inch square baking pan lined with parchment paper
- Bowl and whisk for chocolate sauce (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 cup dates pitted ( I used 17 dates, see notes)
- 1 + ½ cups walnuts raw
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For chocolate sauce (optional)
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup or agave syrup
- ¼ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon refined coconut oil melted
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, pulse dry ingredients a few times until combined. Be careful not to over-blend, as this can turn the walnuts into butter.1 + ½ cups walnuts, ⅓ cup cocoa powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Add dates, peanut butter, and vanilla. Blend until a sticky dough forms.1 cup dates, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Press dough into an 8-inch pan lined with parchment paper. Chill for 1-2 hours.
- Whisk maple syrup, cocoa, and melted coconut oil until smooth.⅓ cup pure maple syrup, ¼ cup cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon refined coconut oil
- Cut brownies into squares, drizzle with chocolate sauce, and chill for 30 minutes (optional). Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and sea salt.
Notes
- I used 1 cup of packed dates, measured before pitting, which was about 17 dates in total.
- Store leftover brownies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
- For a nut-free option, replace walnuts with sunflower seeds or shredded coconut, and use tahini instead of peanut butter.
- If your dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain well before blending.
- Pulse the walnuts a few times in the food processor to avoid turning them into walnut butter.
- If the dough feels too dry, add more peanut butter; if too sticky, mix in extra walnuts.
- For smooth cuts, use a large, sharp knife and wipe it clean between slices.
- Drizzle the chocolate sauce generously over the brownies to let it soak in for extra chocolatey goodness.
Nutrition
Calories: 143kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 47mgPotassium: 183mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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