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    Home >> Baked Goods: Breads, Cakes and More

    No-Bake Brownie Bites (Keto, Paleo, Vegan)

    Published: Apr 12, 2018 · Modified: Jan 12, 2021 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 18 Comments

    Flourless, sugar-free bites of brownie bliss. Ready in minutes with no cooking or baking required! Keto, Paleo and Vegan approved! Jump to RecipeHealthy No-Bake Brownie Bites (Keto, Paleo, Vegan) PrettyPies

    Unconventionally delicious

    What are the ingredients in "real" brownies? #1: SUGAR. Then a lot of butter, plus flour, cocoa and eggs. Will you find ANY of those ingredients in these healthy brownie bites?! NO. Don't believe me? Just watch 😉 (I love that song, ha)

    True story: I'll probably never eat a "real" brownie again in my life. Why? I don't want to deal with the distress it's going to cause my gut, the headaches, the sluggishness, the damage to my body and wellbeing. It's just not worth it to me. But I AM going to satisfy my brownie cravings without succumbing to the sugar beast.

    Not to mention, once you go off the SAD (Standard American Diet) conventional foods just don't taste good anymore. I had a bite of a store-bought coconut pie at an event recently and it just tasted artificial to me. And regular desserts are soooo sweet I can't imagine finishing a whole serving of one now. I MUCH prefer homemade treats, don't you? You just can't beat the taste of homemade.

    But we're taking it a step further than homemade by using only wholesome, natural ingredients. Unconventional- yes, but delectable nonetheless! Healthy No-Bake Brownie Bites (Keto, Paleo, Vegan) PrettyPies

    Disclosure: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

    Meet the Ingredients

    So if these brownies are flourless, sugarless, egg-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, etc ETC, what in the world are they made of?? Nuts and plants! 🙂 Six simple ingredients you can feel good about! YAY!

    1. Walnuts - full of omega 3's, Vitamin C, antioxidants and minerals. fiber and protein. And since it's a softer nut, it blends to the perfect consistency.
    2. Cashew Butter - mildly sweet, and super rich and creamy. The perfect alternative to dairy butter.
    3. Raw Cacao - this "superfood" it has the highest plant-based source of iron. and 40x the antioxidants of blueberries
    4. Pink Himalayan Salt - 84 minerals add complex layers of amazing FLAVOR
    5. Pure Stevia Powder - 1-ingredient, zero-carb, natural sweetener made from the leaves of a plant. This brand does not have a bad aftertaste to me. You only need a TINY bit (see pic above) so that bag of stevia will last YEARS lol.
    6. Mexican Vanilla Extract - adds incredible, top-notch vanilla flavor and sweetness

    Healthy No-Bake Brownie Bites (Keto, Paleo, Vegan) PrettyPies

    How do you make NO-BAKE brownies?!

    These are so simple to make-- No cooking! No oven or stove needed. Not even a microwave.

    Literally dump all the ingredients into a food processor and blend for 20 SECONDS. Yes, seconds! 

    Chill & slice into bites. Scrumptiously sweet bites that you can pop in your mouth whenever you need a little chocolate fix.

    (I actually prefer my brownie bites in ball form, but you can press the dough into a pan, too, for little brownie squares like in the photos.)

    I totally love these bites straight from the freezer. Just don't leave them sitting out too long, because they do tend to get soft. But if melty, fudgy texture is your thing, GO FOR IT.Healthy No-Bake Brownie Bites (Keto, Paleo, Vegan) PrettyPies

    Get a Healthy Chocolate Fix

    Are you READY for a healthy chocolate fix?? I know I am! This momma needs chocolate and she needs it now.

    ps. Stay tuned because I've got another brand new recipe that uses these brownie bites!! EEK I can't wait to share! So go ahead and make a batch (or 2!) so you'll be ready 😉

    UPDATE: I added these brownies to this Caramel Brownie Chunk CHEESECAKE and OH EM GEEEE.

    Click the image below to save this recipe on Pinterest:

    Healthy, no-bake bites of brownie bliss. Ready in minutes with no cooking or baking needed! Keto, Paleo and Vegan. #lowcarb #healthybrownies #keto #ketodessert #prettypies
    Healthy, no-bake bites of brownie bliss. Ready in minutes with no cooking or baking needed! Keto, Paleo and Vegan. #lowcarb #healthybrownies #keto #ketodessert #prettypies
    Healthy No-Bake Brownie Bites (Keto, Paleo, Vegan) PrettyPies

    Healthy No-Bake Brownie Bites (Keto, Paleo, Vegan)

    You won't believe these brownies are made with healthy ingredients-- no sugar!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time: 1 minute
    Total Time: 1 minute
    Servings: 24 bites
    Author: Emily

    Ingredients

    US Customary - Metric
    • 1 cup walnuts
    • ⅓ cup cashew butter - or almond butter
    • 3-4 Tbs cacao powder - (depending on how dark you like)
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Generous pinch of pink salt
    • Scant 1/16 teaspoon pure stevia powder - see notes for sub

    Instructions

    • Place all ingredients in a food processor.
    • Blend about 15-20 seconds until a loose ball of dough forms. (Note, the longer you blend, the softer/more fudgy the brownies become. But I like to keep a little texture in mine)
    • Press brownie dough into a small (5"x5") pan lined with parchment (Or scoop into balls using a cookie scoop)
    • Freeze for 15 minutes to set.
    • Slice into bite size chunks. ENJOY! 🙂

    Notes

    What I used:
      
    Pure Stevia Powder from Amazon
    Mexican Vanilla
    Cuisinart Food Processor
    To store: keep refrigerated in an airtight container for 2 weeks, or frozen for 2 months.
    Sweetener Swap: you can replace the pure stevia powder with your choice of low-carb equivalent of 3 Tbs sugar. Always taste the dough and adjust to your liking.
    For a Non-keto: use my other brownie bites recipe instead, which is sweetened with dates.
    Nutrition Facts
    Healthy No-Bake Brownie Bites (Keto, Paleo, Vegan)
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    68
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    6
    g
    9
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    3.5
    g
    1
    %
    Fiber
     
    1.2
    g
    5
    %
    Net Carbs
     
    2.3
    g
    Protein
     
    2.2
    g
    4
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Filed Under: Baked Goods: Breads, Cakes and More, Low-Carb Tagged With: bites, cacao, cashew butter, chocolate, low carb, stevia

    About Emily

    Emily is the creative force behind the food blog, Pretty Pies, a destination for people interested in healthier eating, and for those with dietary restrictions and preferences, such as dairy-free, gluten-free and egg-free.

    Emily specializes in healthy desserts that are low-carb, keto, and made with plant-based natural ingredients. She is the author of two cookbooks in the low-carb sweets niche, "PS It's Healthy," and "Yay It' Sugar-Free!"

    Her recipes have reached millions of people across the globe over a 7-year time span, and helped countless readers enjoy delicious desserts without detriment to their health.

    When she's not creating in the kitchen, she loves spending time with her family and petite Goldendoodle, Eevee, spending time in nature, and eating Tex-Mex.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jenna

      April 18, 2018 at 12:29 pm

      Can you use something other than walnuts?

      Reply
      • Emily

        April 18, 2018 at 1:18 pm

        Yes! Any nut would technically work, but I recommend a softer one, like cashews, pecans or macadamia 🙂

        Reply
    2. Melody Singleton

      April 18, 2018 at 8:25 pm

      Do you have an alternative for nuts. My sister is allergic to nuts.

      Reply
      • Emily

        April 18, 2018 at 8:30 pm

        Roasted pepitas (green pumpkin seeds) might be good! Or a mix of seeds and/or shredded coconut, but you would need to blend it longer to smooth it out.
        If you try a sub, please let me know how it turns out

        Reply
    3. Mari

      April 18, 2018 at 10:55 pm

      Would adding avocado not make it work somehow? I like adding avocados to anything I can... just wondering before I give it a shot

      Reply
      • Emily

        April 18, 2018 at 11:02 pm

        It would be much softer & maybe like fudge, but if you want to try it, go for it! Might be amazing! Remember to adjust sweetener & cacao to taste. Report back how it goes

        Reply
    4. Catharina

      April 19, 2018 at 3:09 pm

      Can I use Honey instead of Stevia?

      Reply
      • Emily

        April 19, 2018 at 3:12 pm

        That might work. If it's too wet, sprinkle on some coconut flour to absorb the moisture.

        For non low-carb I use dates 🙂 Like in this recipe: https://prettypies.com/recipe/salted-caramel-brownie-bites/

        Reply
    5. Mandy Metts

      September 08, 2018 at 12:48 pm

      I made these so I could add them in the caramel brownie chunk cheesecake but I knew I’d probably want more so I doubled the recipe before ever trying it and I was glad I did! These are so easy and so good and my fiancé’s diabetic chocolate addicted mother approved too!!

      Reply
      • Emily

        September 08, 2018 at 12:50 pm

        So happy to hear that!!

        Reply
    6. Julie

      September 13, 2018 at 2:43 pm

      Would this recipe work to blend in a bullet I haven't committed to a food processor ...but on my list .

      Reply
      • Emily

        September 13, 2018 at 2:46 pm

        Possibly! It may be more chunky though. I would grind the nuts to a coarse meal in the blender first then add the remaining ingredients. Good luck! Let me know how they turn out 🙂

        Reply
    7. Ina

      October 10, 2018 at 3:53 am

      Hey i love the recipee❤️❤️
      But i live in Europe and would love to have the ingredients in grams as well.I find it very hard to convert the cups in grams in google .
      Thank you

      Reply
      • Emily

        October 10, 2018 at 6:49 am

        I'm so sorry, I don't know the grams Some of my readers just buy a set of US measuring cups. Is that a possibility?

        Or could you go by number of Tablespoons? 16 Tbs per cup. Hope that is helpful. I do apologize.

        Reply
    8. Mommiep

      July 06, 2019 at 1:40 pm

      I made mine with brazil nuts & added maple syrup, then shaped into balls. Yummy treat! Great chocolate fix.

      Reply
      • Emily

        July 06, 2019 at 1:55 pm

        Glad you liked them

        Reply
    9. Nancy-Jean Taylor

      February 15, 2020 at 5:03 am

      What can I substitute for cashews in this recipe and others?

      Reply
      • Emily

        February 15, 2020 at 5:47 pm

        Here you can use almond butter. For others, it depends on the recipe 🙂 But I’m happy to help if you have a specific recipe you need converted

        Reply

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