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Raw Vegan Brownies Recipe

A rich, fudgy, no-bake Raw Vegan Brownies Recipe made with wholesome ingredients like dates, nuts, and raw cacao. This healthy, plant-based dessert delivers deep chocolate flavour with minimal effort and maximum indulgence.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base

  • 2 cups 300 g soft Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1 1/4 cups 150 g raw walnuts
  • 1/2 cup 60 g raw almonds (or increase walnuts to 1 3/4 cups total)
  • 1/2 cup 50 g raw cacao powder
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds or flax meal optional
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil or avocado oil optional, for extra creaminess
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract optional
  • 1 –2 tbsp plant milk only if mixture is too dry

Optional Mix-Ins

  • 1/2 cup vegan dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
  • 1/4 cup cacao nibs
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • Flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions
 

Prepare the Dates:

  • If your dates are firm or dry, soak them in warm water for 10–15 minutes. Drain and pat dry.

Process the Nuts:

  • Add walnuts and almonds to a food processor. Pulse until coarsely ground—avoid turning them into nut butter.

Add Remaining Ingredients:

  • Add dates, cacao powder, salt, optional chia/flax, vanilla, and oil. Process until a sticky dough forms. If too dry, add plant milk 1 tsp at a time.

Adjust Texture:

  • Taste the dough and adjust sweetness or chocolate intensity as desired.

Add Mix-Ins (Optional):

  • Fold in chocolate chips, coconut, nuts, or cacao nibs.

Press into Pan:

  • Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment. Firmly press the brownie mixture evenly into the pan using your hands or a second sheet of parchment.

Chill:

  • Refrigerate for at least 30–60 minutes or freeze for 15–20 minutes to firm up.

Slice & Serve:

  • Once chilled, cut into squares using a sharp knife. Top with flaky sea salt if desired.

Notes

  • Storage: Keep brownies refrigerated for 7–10 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Texture Fix: Too dry? Add 1–2 more dates or 1 tsp oil. Too sticky? Add a spoon of ground nuts or cacao.
  • Nut-Free Option: Replace nuts with sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
  • Flavour Variations: Add espresso powder for mocha, peppermint extract for mint chocolate, or a cashew caramel layer for indulgence.
  • Serving Suggestion: Serve chilled with coconut whipped cream or fresh berries.