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    Raw Vegan Brownies (Healthy No Bake Recipe, GF)

    Updated: Jan 20, 2023 by Verna Rindler · This post may contain affiliate links · 19 Comments

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    Raw Vegan Brownies! With dates, cocoa, nuts, easy chocolate frosting. Fudgy, healthy whole food unbaked raw brownie recipe that tastes DELICIOUS! No added sugar, gluten free.

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    Say hello to your new favourite guilt free raw vegan dessert!! These vegan brownies are amazing!! and take minutes to make in the food processor! Chocolatey, nutty brownie bites your whole family will love! And they’re healthy too with no refined sugar!! Go crazy guys and dig in!!

    I first made this recipe back in March and am just now getting around to sharing them!!

    My family are huge brownie lovers. So when I can create a plant based healthy version that isn’t laden with sugar and butter and taste every bit as good, and there’s no baking involved! then I’m definitely a happy camper! These raw chocolate brownies are a win win !

    For a tasty baked brownie recipe check out my Black Bean Brownies here!

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    How to make Raw Vegan Brownies:

    Add dates to a bowl and cover with boiling water for five minutes, this softens the dates. Drain and set aside

    While dates are softening add the pecans, almonds, sesame seeds, salt and instant coffee to the food processor. Process until completely broken down.

    Now add the dates and vanilla and process again until the dates are completely blended in.

    Lastly mix in the cocoa, stopping to push the mixture around a few times until the cocoa powder is mixed in. This will take a few minutes.

    Pour the mixture into a non stick 8x8 brownie pan and spread evenly in the pan with your fingers while pushing down firmly. Place brownies in the freezer to chill while making frosting.

    step by step photos how to make raw vegan brownies

    To make the frosting: add coconut oil to a medium microwave safe bowl and melt in the microwave until just melted. Whisk in the rest of the ingredients until smooth. Pour over the brownies. Tilt the pan a little to evenly distribute the icing.

    Place uncovered in the fridge for 40-60 minutes until the chocolate frosting has set. Slice and enjoy! Makes 16 bars.

    step by step photos how to make frosting for brownies

    two brownies stacked on parchment paper

    OK GUYS LET'S MAKE SOME VEGAN NO BAKE BROWNIES, THEY'RE:

    ready in minutes

    healthy

    intensely chocolatey

    simple

    uncooked

    raw

    guilt free

    a great kids treat

    Enjoy guys! Happy day to you! feel free to leave a comment and a rating below. I would love to hear from you.

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    Raw Vegan Brownies (Healthy No Bake Recipe, GF)


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    5 from 6 reviews

    • Author: Verna
    • Total Time: 15 Minutes
    • Yield: 16 Brownies 1x
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Raw Vegan Brownies! With dates, cocoa, nuts, easy chocolate frosting. Fudgy, healthy whole food unbaked raw brownie recipe that tastes DELICIOUS! No added sugar, gluten free.


    Ingredients

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    For Brownies:

    • 1 cup pecans
    • 1 cup whole raw almonds
    • 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds, I buy mine toasted
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon instant coffee, regular or decaf
    • 2 cups whole pitted dates
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla
    • 1/2 cup cocoa, I like Hershey's 100% natural cacao

    For the frosting:

    • 1/2 cup refined coconut oil
    • 1/2 cup cocoa
    • 1/4 cup maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter, I use all natural unsalted
    • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon instant coffee, regular or decaf

    Instructions

    1. Add dates to a bowl and cover with boiling water for five minutes, this softens the dates. Drain and set aside
    2. While dates are softening add the pecans, almonds, sesame seeds, salt and instant coffee to the food processor. Process until completely broken down.
    3. Now add the dates and vanilla and process again until the dates are completely blended in.
    4. Lastly mix in the cocoa, stopping to push the mixture around a few times until the cocoa powder is mixed in. This will take a few minutes.
    5. Pour the mixture into a non stick 8x8 brownie pan and spread evenly in the pan with your fingers while pushing down firmly. Place brownies in the freezer to chill while making frosting.
    6. To make the frosting: add coconut oil to a medium microwave safe bowl and melt in the microwave until just melted. Whisk in the rest of the ingredients until smooth. Pour over the brownies. Tilt the pan a little to evenly distribute the icing.
    7. Place uncovered in the fridge for 40-60 minutes until the chocolate frosting has set. Slice and enjoy! Makes 16 bars

     

    Notes

    • I used regular dates for this recipe rather than medjool dates as they are more budget friendly and just as tasty.  If using medjool dates there is no need to soak them but you might need to add a tablespoon of water or coconut oil if they don't blend properly after adding cocoa.
    • These brownies will keep covered in the fridge for a couple of weeks and freeze great for up to 2 months if wrapped well.
    • the frosting for this recipe is adapted from my Best Vegan Chocolate Bars and Oh She Glows
    • prep time doesn't include chill time
    • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
    • Category: Sweets, Gluten free, Vegan Holiday Recipes
    • Method: food processor
    • Cuisine: American, Canadian

    Keywords: raw vegan brownies, raw brownies, raw brownie recipe, uncooked brownies, vegan no bake brownies,

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    1. Fran

      January 25, 2022 at 8:14 pm

      These were so delicious! Everyone loved them

      ★★★★★

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      • Verna

        January 26, 2022 at 6:54 am

        So nice to hear, thank you!

        Reply
    2. Jessica

      December 07, 2021 at 10:43 pm

      These were so delicious my coworkers were shocked they were vegan. They were very much enjoyed, thank you!

      ★★★★★

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      • Verna

        December 08, 2021 at 7:03 am

        Awesome! Glad everyone liked them. Thanks so much for the feedback!

        Reply
    3. Jessica

      June 03, 2021 at 3:14 pm

      We all loved these vegan brownues ! hard to believe it’s a healthy treat!

      ★★★★★

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      • Verna

        June 03, 2021 at 4:01 pm

        wonderful thank you!!

        Reply
    4. Elizabeth

      April 30, 2021 at 10:35 am

      Is it possible to omit the oil or use something else as substitute?

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      • Verna

        April 30, 2021 at 3:03 pm

        This is how I make it sorry Elizabeth, Have a great day

        Reply
        • Jesse

          December 07, 2021 at 10:44 pm

          I've made this recipe so many times , so thank-you so much

          ★★★★★

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          • Verna

            December 08, 2021 at 7:02 am

            Thrilled you're enjoying it!

            Reply
      • Paul

        February 13, 2022 at 6:19 am

        Yes it works without the oil. I use either plant based milk or just water.

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        • Lori

          May 06, 2022 at 9:00 am

          Can you recommend a sub for sesame seeds?
          Thanks

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          • Verna

            May 06, 2022 at 10:51 am

            Hi Lori, you could try adding a tablespoon of tahini and a handful of pumpkin seeds? or just omit. Enjoy and let me know how the brownies turn out for you 🙂

            Reply
    5. Cat

      July 24, 2020 at 3:22 pm

      Hi Verna, what a great recipe! These brownies are perfect- delicous, healthy, and I don’t have to use the oven in the summer heat. Here’s my hack- I don’t have instant coffee in the cupboard, so I scrape what’s stuck in my grinder, a fine powder, and it works just fine.

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      • Verna

        July 24, 2020 at 3:51 pm

        Oh thank you so much Cat! thrilled to hear you love the recipe! and I love your hack!

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    6. Michelle

      July 17, 2020 at 3:55 pm

      OMG these look amazing Verna I can't wait to make them!

      ★★★★★

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      • Verna

        July 17, 2020 at 4:15 pm

        Thanks so much Michelle! Enjoy!

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        • Emma

          July 18, 2020 at 7:54 am

          Can you taste the coffee much? Would it work just as well if you leave it out altogether? Thanks xx

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          • Verna

            July 18, 2020 at 1:02 pm

            Hi Emma yes you could leave out the coffee but it does add a nice richness to the brownies. I recommend grabbing some for next time. Enjoy!

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