Healthy Vegan Chocolate Brownies

These no-bake, paleo, and flourless vegan chocolate brownies are a guilt-free delight. Packed with natural sweetness from dates and a rich chocolatey flavor, they are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dates, pitted
• 1 cup almonds
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup almond butter
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips optional

Instructions:

In a food processor, place the dates and process until a sticky paste forms

Place the walnuts and almonds in the food processor and process until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs

To the food processor, add the almond butter, vanilla extract, maple syrup, cocoa powder, and a small pinch of salt

Process until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed and a thick dough is formed

Mix the dairy-free chocolate chips if using into the brownie dough by folding them in

Using a spatula to smooth the top, press the brownie mixture firmly into a square baking dish lined with parchment paper

To set, put the dish in the fridge for a minimum of two hours

After the brownies cool, take them out of the dish and cut them into squares

Present and savor your nutritious plant-based chocolate brownies!