Tasty fudgey brownie bites made with raw (nut-free) ingredients! These make a healthy snack but taste so good and are ridiculously easy to make.
I’ve had a quite a few comments and messages from readers asking about nut-free recipes.
When I first started this blog, I wanted to make recipes that everyone could enjoy and although many of my recipes are nut-free, I never had a dedicated category.
Well, I’ve just added a nut-free category to my recipe index now! And will be focusing on more nut allergy friendly recipes in the future :-) I’ve also added a soy-free section for those with soy allergies.
And to start you off, here is a recipe for raw brownie bites which use oats instead of nuts.
This also makes them naturally low in fat and excellent for lowering cholesterol. But aside from the healthiness, these are just plain gorgeous.
I’ve called them “brownie” bites because they have a rich texture and strong chocolate flavour, like a brownie.
I’ve made these raw brownie bites a few times now because they’re so handy for on-the-go snacks, breakfasts and quick chocolate fixes!
These raw brownie bites are:
- Dairy-free & vegan
- Raw
- Gluten-free (use certified gluten-free oats, if needed)
- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Low-fat and low calorie
- Healthy and cholesterol-lowering!
- Fruit-sweetened
More Healthy Snacks
📖 Recipe
Raw Chocolate Brownie Bites (Nut-free)
Delicious and healthy "brownie" bites! Nut-free, vegan and raw.
Ingredients
- 90 g oats, gluten-free, if needed
- 3 tbsp raw cacao powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 medium medjool dates, pitted
Instructions
- In a food processor or high-powered blender, mix the oats and cocoa powder together into a flour.
- Add the vanilla and dates and blend until the mixture is well combined and starts to ball together.
- Add a tablespoon of water if needed, to help the mixture ball together.
- Take a tablespoon of the mixture and roll into a ball. Repeat until you have approximately 12 balls.
- Keep in an air-tight container for up to 10 days. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Yield 12Amount Per Serving Calories 75Carbohydrates 17.4gFiber 2.1gSugar 10.8gProtein 1.4g
John says
I am a self taught baker and chef with 40 plus years of culinary knowledge , I noticed in the comments someone wrote that 90 G of oats is 8 ounces -one U.S. cup . 90 G is actually 3.17 ounces so I would use 4 ounces, 1/2 cup.
A friend asked me to find a few dessert recipes for a relative that are gluten free, nut free and egg free. I just came across this in a google search for -nut free , gluten free , egg free brownie recipe.
They do seem to fit the bill and I will pass along the recipe.
Do you have any more on this blog ?
John says
John here again – I wish to correct myself . After checking a few sources 90 g of oats is 7/8 of a U.S. cup , 100 G oats is one U.S. cup .
Randy Hays says
I added a handful of dried cherries and some lemon zest on the second batch. Both were delicious
Aimee says
Sounds delicious!
Barbara says
Very yummy. I used orange juice instead of water, can also add a bit of grated orange zest/rind if they’re organic oranges.
sam says
lovely recipe which I have shared with friends. I have been trying to find an energu ball that I can give my three boys that don’t contain nuts yet still feel like a treat. I like that there is no added syrups and the recipe makes a great amount. I drizzled dark chocolate that I melted a little coconut oil in on top to encourage the little guys to try them. fab
Bubbles says
I made these and love them but just wondering how I could make them less dry and crumbly and more truffle like? Would honey or maple syrup help? Hesitant to use water incase that makes them less firm. Thoughts?
Aimee says
You can add coconut oil, which I do sometimes. Makes them much more chocolately/truffle like. But if you don’t want to use oil, then perhaps some applesauce or plant milk.
Tina says
I added a little maple syrup and coconut milk (from the can) instead of water. They came out great. I don’t have a pic, I ate them lol.
Aimee says
So glad they turned out well! Great tip about the coconut milk, I bet that adds a nice flavour too.
Kim says
Add more dates and a dash more water