Ohhh friends, this is a goooood one.

Recipes like this one are the reason why I never think twice about going back to unhealthy junk food. Because why would I, when I can enjoy delicious almond brownies like these that are made completely of whole foods, unprocessed, made from scratch at home.. free of preservatives, refined sugars, and nasty ingredients.

These delicious brownies are every foodies dream come true – and like me you will want to make them over and over (and over) again. Made with just a handful of good-for-you ingredients, they taste like a rich, fudgy brownie that will melt in your mouth!!

These healthy brownies are completely no bake, and you will be shocked at just how healthy they are! The brownie layer is made from an almond, date, cocoa base which creates the chewy and fudgy texture that we all crave in a brownie! They are then drizzled with lashings of delicious homemade caramel that is ooey gooey in all the best ways!

This recipe is an ideal treat that is perfect for placating your sweet tooth when you are on a healthier eating kick. Don’t get me wrong, these brownies aren’t diet food. They are, however, made out of nutrient-dense ingredients such as almonds, oats, coconut, nut butter and naturally sweet dates and are healthier than anything you can buy at the store.

Back to these brownies….I know I say this… every single time I make them, but – these are the best brownies I’ve ever made or eaten. I mean it, they literally tick every single box. They are terribly indulgent and sinfully decadent.

They really have it all, the luscious fudgy texture, the intense caramel flavour, packed full of nutrients, easy to make and taste so yummy!

Keep some in your fridge to eat with any dessert or simply eat it them on their own. Leftovers (if there are leftovers… how could there possibly be leftovers?!) can stay out for a few days, making these brownies a fantastic option to keep in the fridge for a dessert or any time snack.

Enjoy one of these amazing brownies by itself or pair it with a scoop of ice cream for an even more drool-worthy treat! I sometimes break one up and top my breakfast smoothie bowl with it. Oh my!

No matter when or where you plan on serving these brownies, everyone will LOVE them.

Almond Brownies With Date Caramel

These no bake almond brownies are rich, decadent and fudgy. This brownie recipe is quick and easy to make and are just as delicious as regular brownies…maybe even better!

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword almond brownies with date caramel, healthier brownies with date caramel, healthy no bake brownies, no bake caramel brownies

Servings 16

Ingredients

Base Crust

• 1 cup almonds or walnuts
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup dates, soaked at least 30 minutes and drained
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder

Caramel Topping

• 1 13.5 oz can coconut cream or milk, full fat (solid part only) *see note below
• 1 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
• 1/2 cup almond or cashew butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Toppings Optional

• 1/2 cup toasted coconut
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts
• Flaky sea salt

Instructions

Base Crust

• Note: Place the can of coconut cream or milk in the fridge or freezer for at least 1-2 hours before making these brownies to allow coconut cream to separate.

  Line an 8 x 8-inch baking pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some overhanging to act as a handle to get the bars out easier for cutting.

  Place almonds into a food processer and process until broken down and crumbly. Add dates, oats, coconut and cocoa and continue to process until mixture is sticky and well combined.

  Be careful not to over process as its nice to have texture variance and different sized “bits” in your brownie base.

  Press the base mixture into the bottom of your pan or dish evenly. Refrigerate while you prepare the caramel topping.

Caramel Topping

• Open chilled can and scoop out the cream that has separated and set hard on the top into the food processor. Save the remaining coconut water to use in a smoothie, drink, or discard.

  Add hardened coconut cream to the food processor along with all other caramel ingredients -  dates, cashew butter and vanilla extract and process until smooth and creamy without any lumps.

  Pour the caramel over the chilled crust and smooth out evenly with a spatula or back of a spoon.

  Lastly, sprinkle with chopped nuts, toasted coconut or chocolate chips and/or sea salt for garnish and place back in the fridge to firm and set

  When you are ready to serve remove the brownies from the pan using the parchment paper handles and cut the brownies into 16 or more smaller squares using a sharp knife.

  Store in the fridge for up to a week or freezer up to 3 months.

  Allow a good 15 minutes to defrost before serving.

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