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February 5, 2018 31 Comments

Healthy No-Bake Brownies with Chocolate Ganache

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These healthy no-bake brownies are topped with chocolate ganache and they’re a decadent, satisfying treat made with whole ingredients. They also happen to be naturally gluten-free!These healthy no-bake brownies are a decadent treat made with wholesome ingredients!

 

Now that it’s February, I figured it’s time to share these amazing, healthy no-bake brownies in time for Valentine’s Day!

I developed this recipe by adapting this brownie energy bite recipe and adding a simple chocolate ganache on top. OH my word. I love these no-bake brownies for so many reasons:

1. They’re really satisfying. While I love regular brownies, they’re not super filling, so I could easily eat five. These, though, are so rich and dense that just one is the perfect thing for my sweet tooth! Or maybe one and a half because I always play the game where I cut off just one more sliver… a bunch of times. But I only have to do that with these brownies a couple of times. ๐Ÿ˜‰

2. They taste really decadent, without being overly sweet.

3. They’re made with whole ingredients like nuts and dates, so they’re filled with protein and healthy fats!

4. They’re free from refined sugar. I have a major sweet tooth, so I love finding ways to at least eat mostly natural/unrefined sugar, and I still try to use moderation so I don’t go overboard

5. They’re naturally gluten-free and grain-free, and they’re also dairy-free if you use dairy-free chocolate in the ganache, so they’re great for suiting lots of different dietary needs! These healthy no-bake brownies are a decadent treat made with wholesome ingredients!All you have to do is blend the brownie ingredients together in your food processor. The ingredients will first form a crumbly mixture, and then come together into a smooth ball.

Dark Chocolate Coconut Fudge Brownie Energy Bites- a delicious healthy snack or dessert! Press the batter into a baking sheet (parchment or wax paper makes clean-up even easier!), and place them in the fridge or freezer.

Then, whip up a simple chocolate ganache with chocolate, almond milk, and a tiny bit of coconut oil, spread it all over the brownies, and return them to the fridge or freezer for at least 30 minutes before enjoying.

These raw brownies taste best when kept in the refrigerator or even the freezer.These healthy no-bake brownies are a decadent treat made with wholesome ingredients!

 

I hope you get a chance to make healthy no-bake brownies these for Valentine’s Day (or any day) for a great friend or a special someone!

And if you’re single this Valentine’s Day, I hope you get to spend some time with great friends! This day is a great reason to get together with girlfriends to celebrate your love for each other and eat chocolate. Just stay off of social media (so many sappy couple posts!) and make these brownies. ๐Ÿ˜‰

These healthy no-bake brownies are a decadent treat made with wholesome ingredients!

If you try these healthy no-bake brownies, feel free to let me know in a comment or take a picture and tag me @livbane on Instagram. Hope you LOVE them!

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5 from 6 votes

Healthy No-Bake Brownies with Chocolate Ganache

These healthy no-bake brownies are topped with chocolate ganache and they're a decadent, satisfying treat made with whole ingredients. They also happen to be naturally gluten-free!
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 16 brownies

Ingredients

For the Brownies

  • 2 cups medjool dates, pitted
  • 1 cup raw walnuts
  • 1 cup raw almonds
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tbsp water

For the Ganache

  • 1 tbsp almond milk
  • 1/4 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp coconut oil

Instructions

For the Brownies

  • Add all brownie ingredients to a food processor (start with just 1 Tablespoon water) and combine on medium or high speed. The mixture will be crumbly at first, and then it will start to come together into a giant ballโ€“ stop the mixer at this point.ย If needed, add up to 1 extra Tbsp. of water to help it come together.
  • Line a 8x8 inch baking dish with wax or parchment paper and press brownie mixture into pan. Place in refrigerator or freezer. 

For the Ganache

  • Add almond milk to a small bowl and microwave for 30 seconds, until piping hot. Immediately add dark chocolate chips and coconut oil and stir once. Let chocolate sit and melt as much as possible, and if needed, microwave for 15-20 more seconds, and stir until chocolate is fully melted.
  • Take brownies out of fridge/freezer and spread ganache evenly across the top. Return brownies to fridge or freezer for at least 30 minutes, or until ganache and brownies fully set. Slice into 16 squares and enjoy! 
  • Store in fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months. 

Video

Brownie recipe adapted from my raw brownie bites

Recipe video by Haley of If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen

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Comments

  1. Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie says

    February 5, 2018 at 7:28 am

    These look amazing Liv! Definitely need to make these since I am always looking for something sweet in the evening, but don’t want to overdo it on the sugar!!

    Reply
    • Liv says

      February 5, 2018 at 3:57 pm

      Yep, I have to have something sweet every night! Sometimes, I’m satisfied with fruit, but other times, I’m really craving either brownies like this or ice cream!

      Reply
  2. Lisa | Garlic + Zest says

    February 5, 2018 at 9:54 am

    5 stars
    Healthy brownies? I never knew there was such a thing! These look rich and fudgy — my husband would appreciate this recipe.

    Reply
    • Liv says

      February 5, 2018 at 3:58 pm

      They’re SO fudgy!!

      Reply
  3. Traci says

    February 5, 2018 at 10:20 am

    Yep, adding these to my “make that” list and of course sharing everywhere b/c these look incredible. Can’t wait to try them out! Thanks for sharing ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Liv says

      February 5, 2018 at 3:58 pm

      Thanks so much for sharing this recipe, Traci!!!

      Reply
  4. Natanja || Home Baked Bliss says

    February 5, 2018 at 10:21 am

    5 stars
    Oh my word! These look exactly like my definition of a perfect brownie: ultra fudgy with a bit of a crunch BUT without the guilt ๐Ÿ˜‰ Plus I love that you eat them directly from the fridge, something about cold chocolate is so delicious, or is that just me?!

    Reply
    • Liv says

      February 5, 2018 at 3:58 pm

      YES, ultra fudgy is the way to go!! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ

      Reply
  5. Regina says

    February 5, 2018 at 10:27 am

    5 stars
    I LOVE that these are no-bake! I am a huge fan of no-bake desserts but I don’t think I’ve ever tried no-bake brownies!

    Reply
    • Liv says

      February 5, 2018 at 3:59 pm

      Hope you get a chance to give these a try! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  6. Misty says

    February 5, 2018 at 10:37 am

    5 stars
    I loved these so much when I tried them! Awesome recipe!

    Reply
    • Liv says

      February 5, 2018 at 3:59 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed these brownies! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  7. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

    February 5, 2018 at 10:49 am

    5 stars
    These look incredible! I love no bake desserts and brownies happen to be one of my favourite desserts! Definitely going to have to give these a try!

    Reply
    • Liv says

      February 5, 2018 at 3:59 pm

      I agree, love no-bake desserts!!

      Reply
  8. Carol Eiseman says

    February 5, 2018 at 4:09 pm

    You are so creative. Brownies sound great. Must try.

    Reply
    • Liv says

      February 9, 2018 at 4:05 pm

      Thanks, Gee!!!

      Reply
  9. Emily Swanson says

    February 5, 2018 at 6:17 pm

    THE FUDGE FACTOR IN THESE IS INSANEEEEE Liv! ๐Ÿ™‚ Sorry, but I had to get so excited when I went to your blog and saw these. These would be such a delicious fudgy treat for V-Day.

    Reply
    • Liv says

      February 9, 2018 at 4:05 pm

      They are SO FUDGY and I agree, perfect for Valentine’s Day <3

      Reply
  10. Kristy from Southern In Law says

    February 6, 2018 at 4:29 am

    Ohhh, these look so decadent and delicious! Yuuuummmm!!

    Reply
    • Liv says

      February 9, 2018 at 4:05 pm

      Thanks, Kristy! <3

      Reply
  11. Jordan McGregor says

    February 6, 2018 at 7:04 pm

    I love no bake treats for multiple reasons. One of them is that you can store them in the fridge for so long and they stay good! This is a game changer for me. Thanks for sharing this recipe Liv!

    Reply
    • Liv says

      February 9, 2018 at 4:08 pm

      Yes!! They stay good for quite a while and NEVER get dry or anything! Not that they’ll last that long… ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  12. Natalie says

    February 7, 2018 at 1:33 am

    Yes! I’ve been looking for a recipe like this! Yum ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Liv says

      February 9, 2018 at 4:09 pm

      Yay, so glad to hear it! Please do report back if you get a chance to whip up a batch ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  13. Sheila says

    February 7, 2018 at 8:36 am

    OMG! This looks insanely delicious and mouth-watering. I would love to try this and it’s very timely since I still do not have an oven in my new apartment. A no-bake brownie is jus perfect.

    Reply
    • Liv says

      February 9, 2018 at 4:09 pm

      Ah, so perfect! Hope you can get an oven soon, and until then, enjoy these brownies <3

      Reply
  14. Lexi @That Fit Fam says

    February 10, 2018 at 11:27 pm

    so glad I found this! I literally picked up dates at the store the other day, thinking I bet you could make a no bake brownie using these! hahah didn’t have to search hard for a recipe! thanks!

    Reply
    • Liv says

      February 12, 2018 at 9:31 pm

      Oh, perfect timing!! Hope you love these brownies, Lexi!!

      Reply
  15. Sarah @ Bucket List Tummy says

    February 11, 2018 at 7:44 pm

    These do look SO fudgey! Love that they are no bake too – great idea for Valentine’s treats!

    Reply
    • Liv says

      February 12, 2018 at 9:31 pm

      The fudge factor is unreal! Love ’em!!

      Reply
  16. Natalie says

    February 18, 2018 at 2:24 am

    5 stars
    WOW these brownies look absolutely amazing! So chocolatey. YUM!

    Reply

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Hi, Iโ€™m Liv! I originally started blogging to share easy meals I made in my college dorm kitchen. Years later, as an attorney now, my goal is still to share delicious, approachable recipes with simple ingredients. You can most often find me running, eating ice cream, and making a mess in my kitchen. More...

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