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No-Bake Protein Brownie Bites (No Refined Sugar) - Quick, Fudgy, and Satisfying

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Rolled oats (or oat flour): Creates structure and a subtle cookie-dough texture.
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder: The main chocolate flavor—use a good-quality cocoa.
  • Nut butter: Almond, peanut, or cashew butter adds richness and helps bind the bites.
  • Medjool dates (pitted) or pure maple syrup: For natural sweetness. Dates also add chew.
  • Milk of choice: Dairy or unsweetened plant milk to bring the dough together.
  • Vanilla extract: Deepens the dessert flavor.
  • Fine sea salt: A pinch makes the chocolate pop.
  • Optional add-ins: Mini dark chocolate chips (no refined sugar if using stevia-sweetened), chopped nuts, unsweetened shredded coconut, chia seeds, or a splash of espresso.

Method
 

  1. Prep the dates: If using dates, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes to soften. Drain well.
  2. Make oat flour: If you don’t have oat flour, blitz rolled oats in a blender or food processor until fine.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a bowl (or processor), add 1 cup oat flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/3–1/2 cup protein powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine.
  4. Add wet ingredients: Mix in 1/2 cup nut butter, 6–8 softened dates (or 3–4 tablespoons maple syrup), 1–3 tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  5. Blend or mix: If using a food processor, pulse until a thick, cohesive dough forms. If mixing by hand, mash the dates first, then knead everything together. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
  6. Adjust texture: If the mixture is crumbly, add milk 1 teaspoon at a time. If it’s too sticky, add a tablespoon of oat flour or protein powder.
  7. Fold in extras: Stir in 2–3 tablespoons of mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or coconut if you like.
  8. Roll into bites: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into balls. You should get 14–18 bites depending on size.
  9. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 20–30 minutes to set. They’ll firm up and taste extra fudgy.
  10. Serve: Enjoy straight from the fridge or let them sit for 5 minutes for a softer bite.