Almond Butter Brownies With Date Caramel

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 butter brownies like these that are made completely of whole foods, unprocessed, made from scratch at home.. free of preservatives, and refined sugars, and nasty ingredients.

These almond butter 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 a walnut, date, cocoa base which creates the chewy and fudgy texture that we all crave in a brownie!

They are then layered with a delicious chewy nut butter 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 walnuts, oats, coconut, nut butter and naturally sweet dates and are healthy, unless you ‘inhale’ an entire tray in one sitting.

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

 

Course Dessert, Snack

Keyword almond butter brownies with date caramel, almond butter caramel brownies no bake, healthy brownies no bake, no bake raw brownies

Servings 9

Ingredients

Base Crust

• 2 cups almonds, walnuts or a mix
• 1 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
• 1/2 cup oats, instant or quick
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
• 1/4 cup cocoa or cacao powder

Caramel Layer

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

Toppings

• 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips or cacao nibs
• 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan pink 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”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 walnuts 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 and different sized “bits” in your cheesecake base.

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

   

Caramel Layer

• 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 all other ingredients, dates, almond butter and vanilla extract to the food processor and process until smooth and creamy without any lumps.

  Pour the caramel over the chilled crust and spread evenly with a spatula or the back of a spoon and top with chopped walnuts and chocolate chips.

  Place back in the fridge and let it sit overnight, or freeze for a few hours before serving to allow brownie to firm and set.

  Lastly, sprinkle with pink salt for garnish and cut the brownies into 16 portions using a sharp knife.

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

  Allow a good 20 minutes to defrost before serving.

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