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No Bake Healthier Brownies Recipe

This no bake healthier brownies recipe is fudgy, rich, and made with wholesome ingredients like almond flour, peanut butter, and maple syrup. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect dessert for busy families who want something quick and satisfying without turning on the oven.
Prep Time10 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: , quick dessert, Almond flour brownies, fudgy brownies, Healthier brownies, no bake brownies
Yield: 12 squares
Calories: 210kcal

Ingredients

  • Brownie Base
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil melted & cooled
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup + 3 tbsp almond flour
  • 1/3 cup mini vegan chocolate chips
  • Pinch sea salt
  • Chocolate Topping
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 2 tsp coconut oil
  • Flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions

Step 1 — Mix the base

  • Stir together peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla.
    Add almond flour, sifted cocoa, sea salt, and chocolate chips until well combined.
    Mixing cocoa powder, maple syrup, and peanut butter for no bake healthier brownies recipe

Step 2 — Press into pan

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    Press the mixture evenly into the pan, about 1/4–1/2 inch thick.
    Pressing brownie mixture into baking pan for no bake healthier brownies recipe

Step 3 — Add chocolate topping

  • Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil until smooth.
    Spread evenly over the brownie base and sprinkle with flaky salt.
    Spreading melted chocolate topping over no bake healthier brownies recipe

Step 4 — Chill and serve

  • Freeze for 30 minutes until set.
    Slice into squares and enjoy.
    Cutting chilled no bake healthier brownies into bars with a knife

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Notes

Nut-free option: swap sunflower seed butter for peanut butter.
For sweeter brownies, add an extra drizzle of maple syrup.
Store in fridge for up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.