If you're looking for a decadent treat that actually makes you feel good, you're going to love these dreamy matcha brownies. They're everything you could want in dessert: a chewy, dense, and chocolatey brownie, a fresh and flavorful matcha icing, and a cute two-bite size. They're easy to make and require no baking, so you can have these raw vegan brownies in no time.
In case you need any additional incentive, these unique no-cook date brownies are made with just a few simple whole food ingredients. In fact, they're basically just nuts and fruit; they're a healthy and protein-rich treat that you can enjoy for dessert, a snack, or even breakfast on the go. I'm absolutely smitten with these tasty and easy matcha brownies and I know you will be too.
These healthy date brownies are a cinch to make since they require only a few ingredients and no baking. You'll just pulse the brownie ingredients (dates, macadamia nuts, and cacao nibs) in a food processor until the mixture clumps into a sticky ball, then press it into miniature cupcake molds. Next, you'll mix up the simple icing (coconut butter, a dash of maple syrup, and matcha) and add it to the top of the brownies. Let them set in the fridge, then pop them out of the cupcake molds.
Although these matcha brownies are easy to make, you'll need a food processor. I also highly suggest using a silicone miniature cupcake mold so that you can easily remove each brownie bite by pushing the flexible mold up from the bottom. If you don't have a silicone mold, I'd recommend making them in a bread pan lined with a few layers of parchment paper, wax paper, or even plastic wrap, then slicing them into small squares. This recipe will not work well in a traditional metal cupcake pan since it will be difficult to get the brownie bites out of the molds.
Since matcha plays a starring role in these brownie bites, you'll want to make sure you use a premium-grade matcha that's bright green and has a delicate flavor with no grassy or bitter notes. I absolutely adore Matcha Nude; it's the only matcha I use at home and I recommend it so highly. Use the code ROGUE to get 15% off your order, then make this fabulous Tropical Ocean (Blue Coconut) Matcha too.
There are a lot of ways to customize this healthy date brownie recipe to make it work for you. Feel free to use almonds or cashews instead of macadamias, or to add a pinch of cinnamon or fresh ginger to the crust. You can also use chopped dark chocolate in place of the cacao nibs, but make sure to add it toward the very end (after the dates and nuts are already broken down); otherwise, the heat of the food processor will cause the chocolate to melt.
Although I've written this recipe to create matcha brownies, you can easily swap the matcha with any other flavors you like. Omit if for simple brownies with a coconut icing, or add freeze-dried raspberry powder, espresso powder, cinnamon, colorful superfood powders like blue spirulina, or even a dash of your favorite liqueur.
As written, I suggest adding a small amount of maple syrup to the matcha and coconut butter icing. If you'd rather make these raw vegan brownies with no added sweetener, you can omit the maple syrup. In that case, you might consider decreasing the amount of matcha slightly to make sure the icing isn't bitter.
Here's what you'll need for this easy and healthy date brownie recipe, as well as some thoughts, tips, and possible substitutions. If you make any substitutions, I'd love to hear about it in the comments section below.
Aren't you excited to make these matcha brownie bites? The combination of the chewy brownie base with the rich matcha icing is divine. These cute bites have such great color too, thanks to the vibrant green of the matcha.
I think these healthy date brownies are such great proof that "treats" don't need to be made from refined grains, refined sugar, and large amounts of high-fat dairy. This recipe is basically just dates and a few different nuts; they're better for you than any packaged protein bar you'd find in the store. This means you can enjoy one or two of these brownies for dessert, pop one in your mouth as a post-workout treat, or even grab a few for breakfast on the run on a busy morning.
It makes me so happy to hear from you and see your creations! Please leave a comment below and let me know what you think about this recipe. If you post a photo on Instagram, hashtag #TheRogueBrusselSprout and tag me (@TheRogueBrusselSprout) in the post text so that I'm sure to see it.
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These raw vegan brownie bites have a decadent, chewy texture and a creamy matcha icing. They're a treat you can feel good about enjoying since they're made with simple whole-food ingredients.
For the Brownies
For the Matcha Topping
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