No Bake Brownie Bites - 3 Ingredient, Easy Recipe! (2024)

This quick and easy recipe for chocolate no bake brownie bites is rich, dark, fudgy, chocolatey, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious!

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No bake chocolate brownie bites

With just three ingredients, this might be the simplest brownie recipe you ever try.

Make a new batch of brownie bites any time you are craving chocolate.

The entire recipe only takes about five minutes!

With oil free, dairy free, vegan, gluten free, paleo, and keto options included, this is one healthy snack or dessert you will definitely want to keep on hand.

Also try these Black Bean Brownies

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Chocolate healthy snack balls

These chocolate brownie bites are one of my personal favorite recipes.

I’ve been eating them nonstop for the past few months. And the only reason it’s taken me so long to share is that I do not usually bother to measure the ingredients.

I will just throw everything together and break off pieces of the chocolate brownie dough whenever I pass through the kitchen. It is hard to stay away!

The best part about the recipe is how easy it is to customize.

For example, I am a fan of extremely dark and bitter chocolate. So I like to decrease the sweetener and use raw cacao powder instead of cocoa powder.

But I let my mom try this extra dark chocolate version once, and she said “Please Katie, never put that on the blog.”

So there’s that.

Other customization ideas include stirring in a handful of mini chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, chia or hemp seeds, or shredded coconut at the very end.

You can dip them in chocolate or Coconut Butter if you feel fancy.

Or add melted chocolate chips or coconut oil before blending to give the brownie balls a chocolate truffle texture and extra richness.

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No bake brownie bites recipe video

Above – watch the step by step video showing how to make the recipe.

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Healthy no bake brownie bite ingredients

All you need is cocoa powder, peanut butter, sweetener of choice, and an optional pinch of salt. I also like to add chia seeds.

Unlike many other mini no bake brownie recipes, this one can be made without dates, protein powder, or boxed brownie mix.

And there’s also no flour required, not even almond flour!

You can use creamy or crunchy peanut butter. Or substitute almond butter, cashew butter, pecan butter, macadamia nut butter, or allergy friendly sunflower seed butter.

Make them into healthy chocolate energy balls by swapping out the cocoa powder for an equal amount of raw cacao powder.

Choose your favorite powdered, granulated, or liquid sweetener. I am partial to pure maple syrup. They also work with honey, agave, coconut sugar, powdered sugar, or erythritol for sugar free brownie bites.

Especially if using an unsalted nut butter, I recommend including the optional salt to complement and deepen the rich chocolate flavor.

If you do want brownies made with dates, try these Ultimate Unbaked Brownies.

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How to make the brownie balls

Add all of the ingredients to a high quality food processor.

We surmise that using a blender instead of a food processor will yield an overly sticky or tough batter. However, we have not tried this method so cannot say for sure. Be sure to report back if you experiment.

Blend everything together, stopping to scrape down the sides occasionally.

Once it forms a smooth dough, turn off the machine. Stir in optional add ins if desired.

Using a mini cookie scoop or clean hands, roll the brownie dough into balls or shape it into bars. Or you can roll it out and have fun with cookie cutters.

Store in a covered container on the counter for up to a week or in the refrigerator for about three to four weeks.

The no bake brownie bites can also be frozen. In an airtight container, leftovers should stay good for at least three months in the freezer.

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Using gram measurements

If you prefer to use a food scale instead of measuring cups and tablespoons, go with the following numbers.

You will need 240 grams of peanut butter, 53 grams of cocoa powder, 80 grams of sweetener, and an optional 24 grams of coconut oil or chocolate.

Do not forget to also add in the optional salt and sprinkle of chia seeds. There is no need to measure the seeds if you include them.

Protein and nutrition facts

At under 100 calories, these healthy chocolate brownie bites are packed with fiber, protein, and nutrition.

Including the optional chia seeds adds omega-3s, calcium, iron, and even more fiber.

Each cholesterol free snack bite contains more than two grams of protein, even with no protein powder required for the recipe.

We have not yet tried replacing the cocoa powder with chocolate protein powder. Let us know if you play around with this substitution before we do.

Full nutrition information is available in the recipe box below.

For a non chocolate version, try these 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls

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No Bake Brownie Bites

This chocolate no bake brownie bites recipe is rich, dark, fudgy, and perfect for a healthy snack or dessert!

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Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butter or allergy friendly sub
  • 2/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup sweetener of choice
  • 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
  • optional mini chocolate chips or chia seeds
  • optional 2 tbsp coconut oil or melted chocolate

Instructions

  • Blend everything together in a food processor, scraping down the sides as needed. (For best texture, we recommend using a food processor over a blender here.) You can add the optional chia seeds or chocolate chips before or after blending. Once it forms a smooth dough, roll into balls. Store on the counter, or refrigerate or freeze.

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Readers also love this no bake Protein Cookie Dough.

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No Bake Brownie Bites - 3 Ingredient, Easy Recipe! (2024)

FAQs

Can you eat brownie mix without baking it? ›

Traditional brownies (and their batter!) are made with raw flour and raw eggs, so they aren't suitable to eat on their own. However, with a few small tweaks and ingredient changes, you can create a safe-to-eat brownie batter! 4 Ingredients. Just almond butter, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and chocolate chips.

What can I substitute for brownie mix? ›

You can make several substitutions to help improve a boxed brownie mix and make it taste homemade. One change is to use milk or heavy cream instead of water. This change will make brownies more moist and gooey since milk is more fatty and flavorful than water. A second change is to use butter instead of oil.

Is it cheaper to buy brownie mix or make from scratch? ›

A clever hybrid between cake and cookie, brownies are a dense, chocolaty bar cookie baked in a rectangular pan; they can be fudge-like, cake-like, or anything in between. It was about three times more expensive to make the brownies from scratch than to use a mix, owing mostly to the cost of chocolate and walnuts.

Can you eat raw brownie mixture? ›

Making cookies, cakes, brownies and bread can stir up delicious memories. But if you have the urge to nibble on some raw dough or batter when preparing those tasty baked goods, it's best to pass on that bite. It's also a good idea to not let children play with or eat raw dough, including raw dough for crafts.

Can you use mayonnaise as an egg substitute in brownies? ›

3 tablespoons mayonnaise: These brownies came out moist and tender. ¼ cup of mayo was slightly too greasy, but 3 tablespoons was perfect.

What happens when you add an extra egg to brownie mix? ›

They give brownies a lighter, drier, and more cake-like texture. If you prefer this over the chewy variety, then go ahead and crack in that additional egg. On the other hand, too many eggs will yield brownies that are hard, heavy, and tough.

Can I use milk instead of eggs in brownies? ›

You can use 4 tablespoons of milk, ¼ cup of mashed banana or ¼ cup of unsweetened apple sauce in place of each egg required in a box brownie mix.

Why did my brownie bites sink in the middle? ›

The most common reason why brownies sink is because of over-mixing. To be entirely honest, blending the ingredients in any brownie recipe is only needed when you need to whip up your eggs or your curd.

How to get stuck brownie bites out of pan? ›

Or you can grease, and then flour, the pan. It helps make the brownies not stick to the sides or bottom so they're easier to remove. I usually start by cutting one corner out and it might be a bit messy looking, but once that corner is out, it's easy to cut and take out the rest of them once they've cooled off.

How do you soften brownie bites? ›

Place a couple of pieces of white bread over the top of the cut-up brownies in a sealed container, such as plastic Tupperware. Leave it to sit overnight. The brownies will absorb moisture from the bread, according to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The next day, they will be tender once again.

Is it better to use milk or water in brownie mix? ›

Milk. Most brownie mixes call for water. While water does the job, you can add some extra flavor and moisture by mixing some of that water with something richer, like milk. If you want to swap it out completely, be prepared for a more chewy and fudge-like brownie from the extra fat.

Is Duncan Hines or Betty Crocker better for brownie mix? ›

If you like chewy, sticky brownies, I recommend: Betty Crocker Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix. If you like light, less dense brownies with a picture-perfect sugar top that flakes when sliced, I recommend: Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge Brownie Mix.

What is the number 1 brownie mix? ›

What's the best boxed brownie mix? We tried 10 top brands.
  1. Kodiak Protein-Packed Brownie.
  2. 365 Fudge Brownie (Whole Foods)
  3. Betty Crocker Fudge Brownie.
  4. 6. ( tie) Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge Brownie.
  5. 6. ( ...
  6. King Arthur Gluten-Free Ultimate Fudge Brownie.
  7. Ghirardelli Chocolate Supreme.
  8. Pillsbury Chocolate Fudge Brownie.
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Can you eat boxed brownie mix? ›

Can you eat boxed brownie mix? Boxed mix uses raw flour, so if you want to make it into a safe and edible treat, heat-treat the brownie mix and omit the eggs. You'll need to add milk to the mix to replace the moisture from the eggs.

Can you eat box brownie mix without eggs? ›

You can use 4 tablespoons of milk, ¼ cup of mashed banana or ¼ cup of unsweetened apple sauce in place of each egg required in a box brownie mix.

Can you eat cake mix without cooking it? ›

Even if you've heard some baking brands have “updated” their mixes to be safe for raw consumption, be weary of the sources. More likely than not, they're still hazardous. In fact, just this year, the CDC reported a Salmonella outbreak linked to flour in raw doughs and batters, and in 2021, an alarming outbreak of E.

What to do with uncooked brownie batter? ›

Refrigerating Uncooked Brownie Batter

When placed in an airtight container or Ziploc bag, the batter can be kept in the fridge overnight and still be safe to enjoy in the morning. In addition to keeping your brownie mix fresh, refrigerating brownie batter can also help boost the overall texture and flavor of the treat.

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