No Bake Superfood Brownies (vegan & gluten free)

What occurs when a bunch of my favourite superfoods: wholesome nuts, dates and cocoa powder come collectively? Magical, no bake brownies which are vegan and gluten free, filled with superfoods, and style similar to common, fudgy brownies!

I made these infants about 7 years in the past and the AK group grew to become obsessed, so I knew I needed to share them once more.

All I can say is YOU NEED THEM IN YOUR LIFE! BADLY.

They’re inconceivable to not love and nutritious sufficient to take pleasure in for a day snack. I really like storing a batch within the freeze to munch on every time these chocolate cravings hit. Belief me after I say you’re going to LOVE these barely crunchy, completely candy, and completely scrumptious no bake superfood brownies.

What are “superfoods?”

Scientifically talking, there’s actually no such factor as a “superfood.” BUT the time period is a good way to determine elements which are tremendous nourishing on their very own as a result of they’re filled with vitamins like wholesome fat, antioxidants, nutritional vitamins, minerals, fiber and protein! Some examples of superfoods are leafy greens, berries, legumes, avocado, fish, nuts & seeds, and extra.

So, are you able to guess what makes up these wonderful no bake brownies?

Substances in these no bake brownies

As their identify suggests, these no bake brownies are filled with nutrition-rich elements, AKA superfoods! All the elements give these vegan & gluten free brownie vitality bars wholesome fat, fiber, protein and even antioxidants. Right here’s what you’ll have to make them:

• Medjool dates: the bottom of those brownies is comprised of Medjool dates, which truly give them a pure sweetness!
• Nuts: you’re getting tons of fantastic wholesome fat, protein, and scrumptious crunch from walnuts, pecans, pistachios.
• Coconut: some unsweetened shredded coconut provides fantastic texture, wholesome fat, and scrumptious taste.
• Chia seeds: whats up, further fiber, protein and omega 3s!
• Dried cranberries: a bit of chew, tartness and sweetness from dried cranberries is wonderful in these bars!
• Cacao powder: I like to make use of unsweetened cacao powder for wealthy chocolate taste and antioxidants, however you should use unsweetened cocoa powder as nicely.
• Coconut oil: you’ll want a bit of melted coconut oil to present the brownies moisture.
• Vanilla: some vanilla extract provides beautiful taste to the vitality bars. Discover ways to make your individual vanilla right here!
• Sea salt: add a bit of to the “batter” and sprinkle some on high for candy and salty goodness.
• Chocolate: I like to drizzle a layer of melted darkish chocolate on high as a result of it creates a tremendous chocolate shell. SO GOOD.

Customise these brownies

As a result of these no bake superfood brownies don’t require any baking, I like to recommend sticking with the recipe ratios as carefully as doable in order that they maintain up nicely. Listed below are some simple methods to customise, too:

• For the nuts: be at liberty to make use of barely completely different ratios of every of the nuts relying on what you have got available. For instance, you should use fewer pistachios and extra pecans or walnuts if that’s what’s accessible to you!
• For the cranberries: it’s also possible to use dried cherries or get a bit of fancy with goji berries.
• For the chocolate: be at liberty to make use of a vegan and dairy free chocolate bar or chocolate chips, or just omit the chocolate layer. The bars will nonetheless be scrumptious!

The best way to make fudgy no bake brownies

1. Course of the nuts. Begin by including the dates, walnuts, pecans and 1/4 cup of the pistachios to your meals processor and course of till good and chunky.
2. Kind the “batter.” Add the coconut, chia seeds, cacao powder, coconut oil and vanilla extract and course of every thing till the “batter” is barely clumping. If it’s dry, merely add 1-2 tablespoons of heat water.
3. Add mix-ins and form. Lastly, add the remainder of the pistachios and dried cranberries and pulse just some instances till the pistachios are a bit of chunky. Add the combination to a loaf pan lined with parchment paper and press it in evenly in the direction of the perimeters of the pan.
4. Soften the chocolate. Add your darkish chocolate bar or chips to a saucepan and soften over low warmth, or soften it within the microwave till clean.
5. End & freeze. Pour the melted chocolate all around the bars and tilt the pan in order that it creates and even coating. Garnish with some extra pistachios, dried cranberries and crushed pecans, then place the bars within the freezer for 20-45 minutes till hardened.
6. Serve and devour. I prefer to sprinkle the tops with Maldon sea salt, then lower into 8 bars and serve!

Storing & freezing suggestions

• To retailer: these no bake superfood brownies needs to be stored lined within the fridge till you’re able to serve them. They are going to keep good in your fridge for about 1 week.
• To freeze: be at liberty to maintain them in a freezer-safe container in your freezer for as much as 1 month. If you happen to do preserve them in your freezer, you should definitely go away them out on the counter for a couple of minutes earlier than serving in order that they soften up a bit.

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I hope you’re keen on these no bake superfood brownies! If you happen to make them you should definitely go away a remark and a score so I understand how you appreciated them. Get pleasure from, xo!