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    Salted Plains » Recipes » Cookies & Bars

    No-Bake Brownies with Hemp Seeds

    Published: Jul 6, 2017 · Modified: May 12, 2021 by Tessa · This post may contain affiliate links · 18 Comments

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    Healthy and protein-packed no-bake brownies with hemp seeds topped with a delicious chocolate ganache frosting. Gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free.

    chocolate bars with frosting

    Everyone loves a classic brownie. But have you ever had a no-bake brownie?

    Made with hemp seeds, walnuts, and dates, you'll have a healthier brownie, no oven required.

    If you've never had hemp seeds before, let me introduce you to the tiny seed with an array of health benefits and a large protein punch.

    No-bake, raw chocolate brownies made with a layer of hemp seeds, walnuts, cocoa, and dates, topped with a delicious chocolate ganache frosting. Gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free. There's a place here in Kansas City called the Unbakery and Juicery that makes the best raw hemp seed brownies. It's not really on my way home from work, but I often find myself stopping there to get one of those delicious brownies.

    I started recreating them at home and finally have a version that I want to share.

    chocolate ganache in cup

    A rich chocolate ganache frosting sweetened only with maple syrup means you've got a brownie (and brownie batter!) you can feel pretty darn good about.

    No-bake, raw chocolate brownies made with a layer of hemp seeds, walnuts, cocoa, and dates, topped with a delicious chocolate ganache frosting. Gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free.
    No-bake, raw chocolate brownies made with a layer of hemp seeds, walnuts, cocoa, and dates, topped with a delicious chocolate ganache frosting. Gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free.
    brownies with frosting
    brownies with ganache

    Love this recipe? Please consider leaving a 5-star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟rating on the recipe card below and let me know what you think in the comments!

    No-Bake Brownies with Hemp Seeds

    An easy, no-bake brownie recipe rich with chocolate and naturally sweetened with dates and maple syrup. Gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 2 hours
    Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
    Servings: 20 servings
    Calories: 183kcal
    Author: Tessa

    Ingredients

    Brownie layer

    • 2 ½ cups dates pitted
    • ½ cup hulled hemp seeds
    • 1 cup raw walnuts
    • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    • 2 teaspoons water plus 1 tsp, if needed

    Chocolate Ganache Frosting

    • ½ cup maple syrup room temperature
    • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • ⅓ cup + 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted and slightly cooled

    Instructions

    • Grease an 8x8 baking pan with coconut oil. Line with parchment paper.
    • Place dates, hemp seeds, walnuts, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla extract, and water into bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth, stopping occasionally to wipe down sides.
    • Transfer mixture to prepared pan. Press down into pan in an even layer using a piece of parchment. The "batter" will be sticky.
    • In a small bowl, combine chocolate ganache frosting ingredients. Whisk until smooth.
    • Spread frosting over brownie layer. Place baking pan in freezer for at least two hours until set.
    • Remove brownies from pan using parchment flaps and cut into small squares on a cutting board. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    Notes

    Inspired by the Unbakery and Juicery's raw hemp brownies. Roughly adapted from my Chocolate Cherry Almond Energy Balls.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Amanda

      April 10, 2022 at 10:50 am

      4 stars
      Next time I won’t use quite as many dates. I only had medjool on hand and the base tastes way too much like dates for me. As I was measuring them out it seemed like way too many! I was right about that.

      Reply
    2. Elizabeth

      February 02, 2020 at 7:16 pm

      5 stars
      I made and really liked these! My 3 year old is obsessed and he’s actually really very picky about chocolate treats (he usually just prefers plain dark chocolate). I added cocoa nibs to the top which provided a really nice crunch. If I make these again I would reduce the maple syrup in the frosting by half. I found it too sweet for my palate which is actually probably why both my son and husband adored them! That frosting would also be super on a cake!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        February 03, 2020 at 6:14 pm

        Thank you, Elizabeth! So glad everyone enjoyed them. I love the cacao nibs idea!

        Reply
    3. Kali

      December 15, 2019 at 1:56 pm

      Prep Time 10 minutes.?!
      I just spent over 2 hours in the kitchen 😂😂😂

      Reply
    4. Dana

      July 21, 2017 at 1:00 pm

      What can I substitute for hemp seeds? I don't have those.

      Reply
      • Tessa

        July 21, 2017 at 2:47 pm

        Hi Dana! I think you could easily sub with more walnuts, or Subbing in almonds or cashews would be great too.

        Reply
        • LateToTheParty

          July 21, 2017 at 6:40 pm

          I'm assuming you can substitute almonds or cashews for the walnuts entirely? I just can't wrap my taste buds around walnuts LOL

        • Tessa

          July 22, 2017 at 3:04 pm

          Ha, I understand! Although, I don't think they have a strong walnut flavor, but I like walnuts! :) I think you could sub almonds or cashews for all of the walnuts just fine.

    5. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

      July 10, 2017 at 2:26 pm

      If they taste as good as they look, I know I'm in for a treat! Perfect for summer Tessa!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        July 13, 2017 at 5:33 pm

        Thank you, Mary Ann! They are a cool treat!

        Reply
    6. Traci | Vanilla And Bean

      July 09, 2017 at 10:32 am

      For something this decadent, a diversion is required! No bake and chocolate and healthy - a win win win! Delicious work Tessa... :D

      Reply
      • Tessa

        July 13, 2017 at 5:29 pm

        Haha, that's what I was thinking! Thank you, Traci!!

        Reply
    7. Denisse | Le Petit Eats

      July 07, 2017 at 5:41 pm

      I love the idea of no-bake brownies for summer! And that frosting- dangerously delicious looking!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        July 13, 2017 at 5:23 pm

        Thanks, Denisse! The frosting is most definitely dangerous!

        Reply
    8. Abby @ Heart of a Baker

      July 07, 2017 at 8:34 am

      I'm always always down for a good no bake recipe! I've actually never done no bake brownies, but these are really tempting me to give them a try :) xoxo

      Reply
      • Tessa

        July 13, 2017 at 5:22 pm

        No-bake is the way to go! ;)

        Reply
    9. Medha @ Whisk & Shout

      July 07, 2017 at 6:15 am

      These no-bake brownies look incredible, and that frosting sounds wonderful! I have a huge bag of hemp seeds and I just need to get my hands on some dates ASAP so I can make these! Pinning :)

      Reply
      • Tessa

        July 13, 2017 at 5:17 pm

        Aw, thanks, Medha! I think I could eat the frosting all by itself! :)

        Reply

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