Description
These Raspberry Brownie Date Bites are a delightful no-bake treat combining a rich brownie layer, tangy raspberry chia jam, and a smooth chocolate coating. Perfect as a healthy snack or dessert, they feature natural sweetness from medjool dates and are both gluten free and vegan-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
Dates
- 10 large medjool dates
Raspberry Jam
- 12 ounces frozen raspberries
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp arrowroot powder
Brownie Layer
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup runny nut butter
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Melted Chocolate Layer
- 1 cup chocolate chips (Pascha brand recommended)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare the raspberry jam: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the frozen raspberries, chia seeds, water, and arrowroot powder. Cook for 12 minutes, stirring periodically, until the mixture thickens into jam.
- Make the brownie layer: In a bowl, mix together cocoa powder, maple syrup, runny nut butter, oat flour, almond milk, and vanilla extract until a brownie dough forms.
- Shape and chill brownie layer: Roll the brownie mixture into balls or press into silicone ice cube molds. Freeze for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Assemble dates and brownie layer: Flatten the medjool dates and place a chilled brownie ball or brownie piece on top of each date.
- Add raspberry jam topping: Spoon a generous amount of the cooled raspberry jam on top of the brownie layer on each date bite.
- Set in freezer: Place the assembled date bites in the freezer for 1 hour to allow them to set fully.
- Apply melted chocolate layer: Melt the chocolate chips with coconut oil until smooth. Dunk each chilled date bite into the melted chocolate, coating them evenly.
- Chill until chocolate hardens: Place the chocolate-covered bites into the refrigerator for 20 minutes until the chocolate solidifies.
- Serve and store: Enjoy immediately or store the bites in an airtight container in the fridge for optimal freshness.
Notes
- Use silicone molds to achieve uniform brownie balls and easier freezing.
- Medjool dates should be soft and fresh for easy flattening and maximum sweetness.
- For a nut-free version, substitute nut butter with sunflower seed butter or tahini.
- The raspberry jam can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- If chocolate coating is too thick, add a little more coconut oil to thin it out.
- Store bites in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
