Description

These Raspberry Brownie Date Bites are a delightful no-bake treat featuring a rich brownie layer topped with homemade raspberry chia jam and a smooth melted chocolate coating. Perfect as a healthy snack or dessert, they combine natural sweetness from medjool dates and raspberries with wholesome ingredients like cocoa, nut butter, and oat flour.

Ingredients

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Dates Base

10 large medjool dates

Raspberry Jam

12 ounces frozen raspberries
2 tbsp chia seeds
1 cup water
1 tbsp arrowroot powder

Brownie Layer

2/3 cup cocoa powder
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup runny nut butter
1/2 cup oat flour
1/3 cup + 2 tbsp almond milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

Melted Chocolate Layer

1 cup chocolate chips (preferably Pascha brand)
1 tbsp coconut oil

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Instructions

Prepare the raspberry jam: In a medium saucepan, combine frozen raspberries, chia seeds, water, and arrowroot powder. Cook over medium heat for 12 minutes, stirring periodically, until the mixture thickens to a jam-like consistency.
Make the brownie layer: In a bowl, thoroughly mix cocoa powder, maple syrup, runny nut butter, oat flour, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined. Shape the mixture into small balls or press into silicone ice cube molds. Freeze for 30 minutes until firm.
Assemble the base: Flatten each medjool date and place a frozen brownie ball or molded brownie piece on top, pressing gently to adhere.
Add the raspberry jam topping: Spoon a generous amount of the chilled raspberry jam atop the brownie layer on each date bite.
Set the bites: Place the assembled date bites in the freezer for 1 hour to allow the layers to set firmly.
Prepare and apply the melted chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips with coconut oil gently using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently. Dip each set date bite into the melted chocolate to coat, then place them on a tray and refrigerate for 20 minutes or until the chocolate hardens.
Storage: Store the raspberry brownie date bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and chocolate integrity.

Notes

Use large medjool dates for easier flattening and better bite size.
Pascha chocolate chips are recommended for a dairy-free option, but any high-quality chocolate chips will work.
Silicone ice cube molds help create uniform brownie balls and make handling easier.
Freezing between steps ensures layers set properly for neat assembly.
Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 5 days for best taste and texture.
For a nut-free version, substitute nut butter and almond milk with seed butter and oat milk respectively.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bite
Calories: 150 kcal
Sugar: 14 g
Sodium: 10 mg
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg