No-Bake Brownie Bites
Introduction
No-Bake Brownie Bites are the perfect answer to your chocolate cravings—without ever turning on the oven. Loaded with rich cocoa flavor, chewy texture, and wholesome ingredients, these bite-sized treats are mixed in minutes and ready to satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooth.
Great for snackers who love quick preparation or need a healthier dessert for gatherings, these brownie bites come together easily and can be enjoyed straight from the fridge or freezer.
Irresistible Flavor and Simplicity
What makes No-Bake Brownie Bites stand out? The depth of chocolate flavor achieved with minimal ingredients and zero baking time. You get all the fudginess of classic brownies—dense, rich, and chocolatey—but with added chewy texture from dates and subtle crunch from walnuts. Plus, you skip refined sugar and processed flour, making each bite both delicious and wholesome.
Blending Your Base
A high-powered blender or food processor is key for creating the ideal brownie bite texture—smooth, well-combined, yet with some nutty pieces remaining for bite. The Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender, Black is well-suited for this task, easily pulverizing nuts and sticky dates to the ideal consistency.
To ensure uniform mixing, pulse only a few times after you add each ingredient, scraping down the sides as necessary. This prevents over-processing, which can make the bites oily rather than chewy.
Easy Rolling and Quick Assembly
Once the dough is ready, portioning and rolling the brownie mixture is a breeze. For neat, evenly sized bites, weighing dough balls with the Amazon Basics Digital Kitchen Scale with LCD Display, Black and Stainless Steel is a helpful touch. This ensures consistent portions—especially useful if you’re serving a crowd.
To keep mess to a minimum, line your tray with a Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll, 45 Square Feet. This also prevents the bites from sticking and simplifies cleanup.
Serving and Storing No-Bake Brownie Bites
Chill the brownie bites for at least an hour before enjoying. For meal prep or on-the-go snacking, pack them into Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup)—keeping them fresh whether in the fridge or freezer.
Top your brownie bites with a sprinkle of sea salt, a dusting of cocoa powder, or even roll them in shredded coconut. Serve for lunchboxes, coffee breaks, or a sweet treat after dinner.
Nutritional Information and Serving Size
This recipe yields around 18–20 brownie bites, with each containing approximately 90–100 calories, depending on your choice of nuts and add-ins. They’re naturally gluten-free, plant-based, and can be made nut-free by substituting with sunflower seeds or oats.
No-Bake Brownie Bites (Recap)
Rich, satisfying, and quick to assemble, these No-Bake Brownie Bites are a universally loved treat—perfect for chocolate fans and health-conscious eaters alike. With only a handful of wholesome pantry ingredients and no baking required, this recipe delivers cravings satisfaction in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with a sheet of Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll for non-stick, easy-to-clean prep.
- In a Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender, Black or food processor, pulse together the nuts, dates, and almond meal until crumbly.
- Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup or honey, vanilla, and sea salt. Blend until the mixture comes together in a sticky dough. Scrape sides as needed, but do not overprocess.
- Use a tablespoon measure (or the Amazon Basics Digital Kitchen Scale with LCD Display, Black and Stainless Steel) to portion out even amounts. Roll each portion into a ball and place on the lined sheet.
- Roll brownie bites in optional toppings, if desired. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Transfer to Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup) and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week, or freeze up to 3 months.
Cook and Prep Times
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes (plus chilling time)
