If you love a rich, fudgy brownie but don't always feel like turning on the oven, these Mocha Brownie Bites are worth adding to your recipe rotation. They're packed with the indulgent chocolatey flavour everyone loves, naturally sweetened with dates and have a smooth, chewy centre that's finished with a crisp dark chocolate coating and a sprinkle of flaky salt. With no baking required and just a handful of everyday ingredients, they're incredibly simple to throw together.
Make a batch ahead of time and keep them in the fridge for an easy grab-and-go snack or something sweet when the afternoon cravings hit. They're proof that a good brownie doesn't need an oven.
Prep Time: Less than 20 minutes + chilling time
Quantity: 12 - 15 Brownie Bites
Difficulty: Moderate
Ingredients:
- 1.5 Cups Pitted Dates
- 1/4 Cup Smooth Nut Butter
- 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup
- 1 Cup Almond Meal
- 1 Sachet BYS Period Coffee
- 1/3 Cup Cacao
- Pinch Of Salt
Chocolate Layer:
- 4 Squares Of Lindt Dark Chocolate
- 1/2 Tbsp Coconut Oil
- Flaky Salt
Method:
- Soak dates in boiling water for 10 minutes until softened.
- Drain and add to a food processor with the rest of the ingredients (except the chocolate layer).
- Blend until it reaches a thick brownie consistency.
- Roll into balls and place in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate and coconut oil in the microwave.
- Dip the balls in the chocolate and place on a lined baking tray.
- Add a pinch of flaky salt on top of each ball.
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Keep in the fridge to set, then store in an airtight container.
Recipe by: Michaela Webb