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Raw Brownies with Chocolate Icing – These scrumptious no-bake fudgy brownies are a delicious treat for any age!

Raw fudgy brownies with chocolate icing

I got into raw desserts circa…2011?

Somewhere around that time, I discovered my first energy bite recipe and was hooked!

It was around that time also that I discovered blogs, probably before the former. Back then, new moms and young women were just writing about their mediocre, humdrum days, as well as what they ate for each meal.

I adored reading these tales, as I was a humdrum, mediocre housewife that loved food!

Much of what other women were eating included energy balls, overnight oats, green monster smoothies, and cauliflower-based pizzas.

These creations were all new and exciting, so I started experimenting on my own. This brownie recipe is my sweet, chocolat-y baby of that period.

No-bake brownies on a board

Brownies, oatmeal raisin cookies, lemon meringue pie, and carrot cake are all among my top favorite desserts, but there’s something about a brownie that’s just so comforting!

These brownies are rich, but healthier than the average recipe, and the icing is what really makes these stand out from just being a chocolate Larabar.

Also, some of you may wish to double the icing, since that’s your favorite part, and you eat half of it before you get it on the brownie…just sayin’.

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Raw fudgy brownies with chocolate icing
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5 from 6 votes

Raw Brownies with Chocolate Icing

A delicious treat that requires NO bake time. Vegan-friendly, gluten-free.
Prep Time10 mins
Chill Time:30 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Healthy, No-bake, Raw
Servings: 9 brownies
Calories: 149kcal
Author: Lauren Goslin

Ingredients

BROWNIE:

  • 1/2 cup walnuts or pumpkin seeds
  • 1/2 cup oats
  • 10 soft Medjool dates
  • 3 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 Tbsp water as needed

ICING:

  • 3 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp cocoa
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • pinch salt

Instructions

  • Process the walnuts or seeds and oats until they are 'meal-y' in consistency.
  • Remove the meal, and add the dates to the processor.
  • Process dates until the are broken down a bit.
  • Add back in the oat mix, along with the cocoa and salt, adding a bit of water as needed to bring the mix together.
  • Process until well combined.
  • Press the mix into an oiled 7 x 5 inch dish.
  • Place dish into the fridge while you prepare the icing.
  • For the icing, mix all the ingredients until smooth. Be sure to use room temperature ingredients or the mixture will clump.
  • Pour atop the brownies; refrigerate until set.
  • Cut and enjoy!

Notes

WW Points: 7

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.7g | Protein: 3.1g | Fat: 9.3g | Fiber: 2.8g | Sugar: 9.9g

Notes:

You can omit the oats and use 1 cup of walnuts or pumpkin seeds.

Some of the items I use in this recipe include:


 

Bite of raw brownies with healthy frosting

 

Shared with: Full Plate Thursday, Fiesta Friday, Home Matters Party, Create, Bake, and Grow Party

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Comments

  4. Dawn Shelton says

    Hi Lauren! I haven’t commented in so long… and you had a baby in the meantime, CONGRATS!
    I am in love w/ everything to do w/ Dates right now. This looks so good!
    I just did an easy App where I cut the date in half added goat cheese and topped off w/ Walnuts & drizzled honey. DELISH!
    Take care sweetie!!!

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  5. Sophie says

    I have been making these for years. My favorite go-to recipe! And every time I serve it for someone else, without failing they tell me it’s the best brownie ever!

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  8. Natalie says

    Hi, just wondering is the T stand for teaspoon or tablespoon. Thanks for this post, excited about making these !

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  9. Jeanne B-W says

    Ok, seriously, these are AMAZING. I made a batch and my hubby and I loved them. Hope it’s okay, I posted a link to your site/recipe on my FB page. 🙂

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    • Lauren says

      I don’t soak mine, as they are fairly soft already, but if yours are a bit stale, you may want to soak them in some warm water for about 10 minutes. 🙂

      Reply

  11. Rita says

    This is the first time I have made a raw desert, I’ve just switched to a gluten free diet a couple months ago because of an auto immune so this is my first attempt at a desert and these were amazing!! I didn’t have pecans so I subbed walnuts and they were perfect…

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  12. Judy says

    Just noted there is no mention of using GF oats as many oats are cross contaminated and not really gluten free. Bob’s Red Mill offers GF oats.

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  13. Beth says

    These look fantastic! I am wondering why you didn’t use cacao powder instead cocoa? I am getting ready to make them using cacao. I make something very similar with pecans, coconut, dates and topped with dark chocolate. Such a yummy treat with the benefit of being healthy too!

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  21. Hauntedmansion138 says

    These were wonderful. Because I didn’t have any pecans on hand, I substituted almonds. They were just as yummy. Great recipe!!!

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  23. Hauntedmansion138 says

    Is the coconut oil softened or just hard right out of the jar? I am still learning how to use that ingredient properly.

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    • Lauren says

      It depends on the temperature of your kitchen… To use it in this recipe, you’ll want to make sure that it’s liquid (melted). 🙂

      Reply

  26. Ricki says

    Oh my, oh my!! You can literally SEE the fudginess in those right on the screen! They look amazing. Thanks so much for adding these to the Wellness Weekend roundup of healthy, yummy recipes this week (glad you made it in under the wire!) 😀

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  28. Angie @ The Fitness Apple says

    HEY Lauren I love your blog just found it. I love to use DATES in my recipes for vegan pies. If you need a pie crust recipe I found an easy one with 5 ingredients PLEASE try it out. Let me know if you want the recipe! PS, how old are you?! 🙂 do you do work outs? Im excited to keep up with you and your blog!

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  30. Ellie says

    Mmmmm delish!!! It looks so moist and fudgy~It has all of my favorite ingredients too! And for some reason, lately I’ve been itching to eat something with carob in it so I’m like, weak in the knees right now. 😛

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  31. Min says

    I’ve never used carob powder before, but I’m seeing it in a lot of recipes! Def need to give it a try! And look at Gus! Haha..he seems so angry and frustrated puhaha!

    Reply

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