Raw Vegan Brownies (Healthy No Bake Recipe, GF) (2024)

Updated: Jan 20, 2023 by Vera Morgan · 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.

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!

How to make Raw Vegan Brownies:

Add dates to a bowland 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.

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.

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)

★★★★★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
¼ cup toasted sesame seeds, I buy mine toasted
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon instant coffee, regular or decaf
2 cups whole pitted dates
1 teaspoon pure vanilla
½ cup cocoa, I like Hershey's 100% natural cacao

For the frosting:

½ cup refined coconut oil
½ cup cocoa
¼ cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter, I use all natural unsalted
¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon instant coffee, regular or decaf

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Instructions

Add dates to abowland 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 thefood 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 anon stick 8x8 brownie panand spread evenly in the pan with your fingers while pushing down firmly. Place brownies in the freezer to chill while making frosting.
To make the frosting:add coconut oil to amedium microwave safe bowland 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

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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Comments

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!
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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
Jessica
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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!!
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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
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  - 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 🙂
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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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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!
      Reply

Raw Vegan Brownies (Healthy No Bake Recipe, GF) (2024)

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