These No Bake Brownie Bites are rich, chocolatey, and naturally sweetened with Medjool dates and a little maple syrup. They taste like little brownie truffles, but they are made with simple ingredients like walnuts, almonds, coconut, and cocoa powder.
They are perfect when you want a quick chocolate treat without turning on the oven. If you love easy bite size desserts, you may also like my No Bake Energy Bites with Dates, Chocolate Covered Dates, and Coconut Truffles.
Quick Look: No Bake Brownie Bites
- ⏱️ Hands-on time: About 10 minutes, plus chilling time.
- 🍫 Yield: About 10 brownie bites.
- 🏡 Best for: A make-ahead chocolate snack, lunchbox treat, or healthier bite-size dessert.
- ❤️ Why you’ll love it: You get rich brownie flavor without baking, refined sugar, or a long ingredient list.
- 🥥 Flavor profile: Deep cocoa flavor with naturally sweet dates, nutty crunch, and a little coconut.
- 🎯 Best paired with: Serve them with coffee or tea, or add them to a dessert tray with Chocolate Bourbon Truffles and Coconut Truffles.
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“Wow! These are WONDERFUL!!! I was hoping to add a recipe to my collection that didn’t include peanut butter or oats, and this one is perfect! It’s a great snack for athletes or anyone who is trying to watch their carbs. This will be a staple in my recipe box! Thank you so much for sharing it!”
– Sue
Why This Recipe Works
This no bake brownie bites recipe works because the nuts, dates, coconut, and cocoa powder create a fudgy texture that feels like a brownie bite without needing flour, eggs, butter, or baking.
- Walnuts and almonds give the bites structure and a rich, nutty flavor.
- Medjool dates help bind everything together and add natural sweetness.
- Cocoa powder gives the mixture a deep chocolate flavor.
- A little water and maple syrup help the mixture come together into a soft dough you can roll.
Key Ingredients
You only need a few pantry-friendly ingredients to make these healthy brownie bites.
- Walnuts and almonds. These create the base of the brownie bites and add richness.
- Medjool dates. Dates naturally sweeten the mixture and help everything stick together.
- Unsweetened shredded coconut. Adds texture and a subtle coconut flavor.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder. This gives the bites their brownie-like chocolate flavor.
- Maple syrup. Adds a little extra sweetness and moisture.
- Water. Just a tablespoon helps the mixture stay moist and easy to roll.
- Salt. A small pinch balances the sweetness and brings out the chocolate flavor.
Substitutions and Additions
- Use different nuts. Try pecans, cashews, peanuts, or hazelnuts instead of walnuts or almonds.
- Add more chocolate flavor. Stir in a few mini chocolate chips after processing if you do not need the recipe to stay refined sugar-free.
- Roll them in toppings. Try extra cocoa powder, finely shredded coconut, or crushed nuts.
- Adjust the sweetness. If your dates are very sweet, you can use a little less maple syrup.
- Make them softer. If the mixture is dry, add a tiny splash of water until it holds together.
How to make No Bake Brownie Bites
All you need is a food processor and a few minutes to make the mixture. After rolling, chill the brownie bites so they firm up before serving.
Step 1: Add walnuts and almonds to a food processor. Pulse until they are broken into small pieces.
Step 2: Add Medjool dates, coconut, cocoa powder, water, maple syrup, and salt. Process again until the mixture looks like a soft dough.
Step 3: Scoop the mixture with a spoon or small cookie scoop, then roll it into bite-size balls.
Step 4: Place the brownie bites on a plate or in a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for about 1 hour before serving.
Expert Tips
- Use soft, sticky Medjool dates. If your dates feel dry, soak them in warm water for a few minutes, then drain well before using.
- Do not over-process the nuts before adding the dates. You want small pieces, not nut butter.
- The mixture should hold together when pressed between your fingers. If it crumbles, add a little more water, 1 teaspoon at a time.
- Use a small cookie scoop for even-size bites.
- Chill the brownie bites before serving so they become firmer and easier to eat.
What to serve with it
These no bake brownie bites are easy to serve as an afternoon snack, lunchbox treat, or small dessert after dinner. They are rich enough to satisfy a chocolate craving, but small enough to keep in the refrigerator for quick grab-and-go treats.
For a bite-size dessert tray, serve them with No Bake Energy Bites, Chocolate Bourbon Truffles, Coconut Truffles, or Chocolate Covered Dates.
No Bake Brownie Bites FAQs
Yes. These brownie bites are great for making ahead because they need time to chill before serving. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator so they stay firm and fresh.
Yes, you can freeze them for up to 1 month. Place them in an airtight freezer-safe container, then thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
You can use a different nut, such as pecans, cashews, peanuts, or hazelnuts. The flavor will change slightly, but the texture should still work as long as the mixture is finely processed.
If the mixture is too dry or crumbly, add a little more water, about 1 teaspoon at a time, until it holds together when pressed. The dates should also be soft and sticky for the best texture.
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No Bake Brownie Bites
Ingredients
- ½ cup walnuts
- ½ cup almonds
- 6 Medjool dates
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut flakes
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Put ½ cup walnuts and ½ cup almonds in a food processor and grind it until small pieces.
- Then add 6 Medjool dates, ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut flakes, ¼ cup cocoa powder, 1 tbsp water, 1 tbsp maple syrup, and a pinch of salt and mix it up again until combined with a texture similar to dough.
- To make the balls, you can use a regular spoon or an ice cream scoop (1.5 tablespoon) to scoop the mixture and roll it into balls.
- Place them on a plate or in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about an hour before serving.
- Enjoy your delicious healthy No-Bake Brownie Bites!
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Notes
- Use soft, sticky Medjool dates. If your dates feel dry, soak them in warm water for a few minutes, then drain well before using.
- Do not over-process the nuts before adding the dates. You want small pieces, not nut butter.
- The mixture should hold together when pressed between your fingers. If it crumbles, add a little more water, 1 teaspoon at a time.
- Use a small cookie scoop for even-size bites.
- Chill the brownie bites before serving so they become firmer and easier to eat.
Easy and yummy! Great for a small treat.
Great formula! I felt water was a little bit of a waste so I omitted water and the maple syrup and instead added a heaping tablespoon of coconut oil. And didn’t have flaked coconut but I did have chipped so I just blitzed it in and it was fine. Perfect for me!
I just made a batch of these and they are absolutely delicious! And saves you a lot of money too! I buy these or similar, from a local store for 2 euros each! Unbelievable how easy they are to make. Just one question though, what kind of flaked coconut is used? Is it the big flakes one or the one used for rolling cakes and coconut balls for example? Thank you. Keep it up! 🙂
Hi Essie! I’m so glad you liked the recipe. I used grated coconut. You don’t want it to be too big, or it might be too chewy.
Can these be frozen, and for how long?
Hi Elissa! Yes, you can freeze them for up to a month.
I needed something quick for book club, they were perfect. I made a double batch with raisins because I didn’t have dates. I will repeat with dates next. This recipe is a keeper!!
Thank-you!
Thank you, Jo! I’m so happy you liked them 😉
Wow! These are WONDERFUL!!! I was hoping to add a recipe to my collection that didn’t include peanut butter or oats, and this one is perfect! It’s a great snack for athletes or anyone who is trying to watch their carbs. This will be a staple in my recipe box! Thank you so much for sharing it!
Thank you so much, Sue!
Hi there. What do you consider a single serving for these to get to 194 cal? I’m trying to figure out if it’s 1 ball or a few? Thanks so much!
Just made these today. Taste great. Not over sweet which I prefer. They’re currently chilling in the fridge, but not for long!
Thank you, Helen!
These brownies are so delicious. Thank you! Didn’t have dates and had to substitute with raisins. Can’t wait to make again.
Thank you so much, Anthony! I’m so glad you liked them!
I am making these for the second time! I love them! They are so nice and fishy but still healthy!
Whoops! Auto correct…I meant to say fudgy!
Thank you, Abbie! ha-ha, they are definitely fudgy 😉
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