These Brownie Bites are healthy no bake treats with a soft and fudgy center. They are easy to make with just a few ingredients. With a soft no bake brownie center and lightly coated in shredded coconut for a light and healthy dessert! Gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, paleo with low carb and keto options.
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A Healthy Brownie Bite Recipe
Craving brownies but don’t feel like turning on the oven? These Brownie Bites are easy to make and are the perfect way to satisfy that chocolate craving. Made with healthy and simple pantry ingredients like almond flour, cacao powder, maple syrup and a splash of cinnamon and vanilla and are the perfect way to satisfy that chocolate craving.
Not only is this recipe easy and tasty, but it’s also a healthier dessert option that works with all sorts of special diets. These easy vegan brownie balls are dairy-free, gluten-free and paleo, and you can use a low-carb sweetener to make them keto.
Are brownies safe to eat raw?
These festive and heathy brownie truffles are made with a no bake brownie batter with NO eggs or white flour so taking an already fabulous dessert to the next level. They are made with almond flour, maple syrup and other wholesome paleo ingredients that you can feel good about eating (of course in moderation).
Healthy Brownie Ball Recipe Ingredients
The ingredient line-up for these dairy-free brownie bites is pretty quick and simple. All you mainly need are 4 ingredients plus vanilla, cinnamon and salt for extra flavor. The toasted coconut coating surrounds a sphere of creamy, mouth-watering chocolate goodness!
For the Healthy Brownie Truffles
- Almond Flour: be sure to use superfine almond flour and not almond meal.
- Cacao powder: or unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Cashew Butter: Opt for unsalted, if possible. If not, add a bit less salt later on in the recipe. You can also use any nut or seed butter of your choice.
- Maple Syrup: For Keto brownie truffles, sub with Lakanto sugar-free maple syrup, yacon syrup or a few drops of pure liquid monk fruit.
- Unsweetened shredded coconut: Toast half of them for even more flavor!
Optional but HIGHLY recommended for the best trufffles
- Vanilla Extract: A good quality vanilla extract is essential for maximum yumminess.
- Ground cinnamon and Fine Sea Salt: adds flavor and helps to balance out the sweetness
For the Coconut Coating
- Dairy-Free Chopped Chocolate Chips OR Dairy-Free Chocolate Gems: Use a good quality brand – we like Hu’s Kitchen Gems OR Lily’s Sweets. You could also use chopped chocolate if that’s easier.
- Coconut Oil: Melt your chocolate with ease by adding a teaspoon of coconut oil.
Optional toppings
- Hemp seeds
- Shredded coconut
- Maldon salt
How to Make Brownie Bites
No oven is needed for this no-stress brownie bites recipe. The chocolate is easy to melt on your stove or in your microwave – whichever you prefer!
For the Brownie Batter
- Line Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Mix the ingredients: In a medium bowl, use a fork to mix the nut butter with the maple syrup and vanilla. Slowly add in the almond flour, cacao powder, cinnamon and salt then continue stirring until the mixture resembles brownie batter. Add a little bit more nut butter or maple syrup if the mixture is too dry or add more flour if the mixture is too wet.
- Shape Balls & Chill: Scoop out 1/2 tablespoon-sized dough and roll it into a ball, repeating with the remaining dough. Roll each brownie ball into the shredded coconut onto the prepared baking sheet and place the pan in the freezer for 10-15 minutes, or until firm.
For the Coating
- Melt Chocolate: Add chocolate and coconut oil into a heat-safe bowl and melt over a double-boiler. Or, heat in the microwave in 20 second increments, mixing well in between, until smooth.
- Coat Brownie Balls: Drizzle in a zig zag overtop the balls and top with flaky sea salt or another topping, if desired.
- Chill: Return the pan to the fridge or freezer for 10-15 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
Variations for This No Bake Brownie Ball Recipe
These easy decorating ideas will make your brownie truffles ultra fun and festive. There are so many ways to make them even more eye-catching than they already are!
- Add finely chopped nuts: Like a little for your brownies? Add some finely chopped walnuts, pecans or Macadamia nuts
- Top with Salt or Sugar: When it comes to topping off these energy bites, we usually go for a quick and easy sprinkle of flaky sea salt or raw sugar crystals.
- Coat with White Chocolate or Melted Coconut Butter: If you’re a fan of white chocolate, melt some dairy-free white chocolate chips or melted coconut butter and drizzle on your energy balls.
- Top with Cookie Crumbs: Add more flavor and a light crunch to these bites by sprinkling crushed cookies on top of them before chilling the chocolate coating.
- Add Some Festive Spices and Extracts: Add some gingerbread spices and molasses to make gingerbread brownie balls. You can even decorate these chocolate truffles by adding a dusting of ground ginger and cinnamon on top.
How to Store Homemade Brownie Balls
Leftover no bake brownie truffles should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep well for at least a week, and you definitely want to enjoy them within 2 weeks.
Is This Brownie Bite Recipe Freezer Friendly?
You can absolutely freeze your paleo brownie bites for extended storage, if desired. As long as you keep them in an airtight container, they should last for 2-3 months. Just thaw them overnight in the fridge when you’re ready to eat them.
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These Brownie Bites are healthy no bake treats with a soft and fudgy center. They are easy to make with just a few ingredients. With a soft no bake brownie center and lightly coated in shredded coconut for a light and healthy dessert! Gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, paleo with low carb and keto options.
- 1/2 cup creamy unsalted cashew butter , can sub with any nut butter or seed butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup OR sub with preferred liquid sweetener such as Lakanto sugar-free maple syrup,yacon syrup or just a few drops of pure liquid monk fruit.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup superfine almond flour
- 3 tbsp cacao powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/4 cup unsweeteend shredded coconut , toasted in a skillet over medium heat or on a baking sheet in the oven at 300F for 10-12 minutes or until golden, for extra flavor
- 1/2 cup chopped dairy-free quality chocolate OR chocolate gems, or dairy-free chocolate chips , we like Hu's Kitchen Gems OR Lily's Sweets
- 1/2 tbp coconut oil
- hemp seeds, shredded coconut, finely chopped nuts, cacao powder, or Maldon sea salt
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, use a fork to mix the nut butter together with the maple syrup and vanilla. Slowly add in the almond flour, cacao powder, cinnamon and salt then continue stirring until the mixture resembles brownie batter. Add a little bit more nut butter or maple syrup if the mixture is too dry or add more flour if the mixture is too wet.
Scoop out 1/2 tablespoon-sized dough and roll it into a ball, repeating with the remaining dough. Roll each brownie bite into a bowl with the shredded coconut.
Place your truffles onto the prepared baking sheet and place the pan in the freezer for 10-15 minutes, or until firm.
Meanwhile, add chocolate and coconut oil into a heat-safe bowl and melt over a double-boiler. Or, heat in the microwave in 20 second increments, mixing well in between, until smooth.
Drizzle in a zig zag over each brownie bite and top with optional toppings.
Return the pan to the fridge or freezer, for 10-15 minutes, or until the chocolate is set. Serve or store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
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