No Bake Chocolate Coconut Quinoa Brownies is the healthiest choice anyone can ever make. These are nutrient dense brownies with protein, complex carbohydrates, fiber, good fat, vitamins and minerals.
As the name itself describes everything! What do I say? Moreover, they fulfill the desire to eat brownies for snacks.
These brownies serve well for in – between meal snacks and or to enjoy as dessert after meal. These appetizing healthy brownies are my family’s latest addiction.
Last week was Yashvi’s mid-winter break from school. As most of you may have experienced with preschoolers they want more variety of food and even more activities.
Before going on the break I and Yashvi made a deal to eat healthier for the entire week. I made these brownies may be like 4 times with different measurements and appearances.
However, she approved of this recipe finally. She was my recipe taster for the entire week. I was super happy because kids never lie. If she doesn’t like any of my recipes she says that on my face. So, when she loved and got excited with these brownies I knew it’s worth sharing.
No Bake Chocolate Coconut Quinoa Brownies are definitely a kid friendly snack/dessert but serves well to grown-ups too. Especially, if they are health conscious and constantly looking for healthy in between meal snacks.
Ingredients for No Bake Chocolate Coconut Quinoa Brownies
Dates
Unsweetened coconut flakes
Unsweetened cocoa powder
Cooked quinoa
Pure maple syrup
Salt
Dairy free chocolate chips
I have made a few no bake bites earlier with some unique combinations. Nonetheless, this one is by far the best. You know why? Because these have chocolate in them. I used dairy free mini chocolate chips for this recipe. You may use your choice of chocolate chips. I would recommend dark chocolate chips though. If you use regular dark chocolate chips then you may start with half a cup and then gradually increase the measurement as per your desired taste.
These brownies are super easy to make without any mess. All you need in one food processor and a pan.
The raw ingredients hold more nutrition and more taste. This recipe can be made with leftover quinoa or you may cook fresh quinoa.
Just make sure to boil the quinoa in a little extra water to soften a bit more for this recipe.
These No Bake Chocolate Coconut Quinoa Brownies stay good for 4-5 days and can be made in small badges to be enjoyed often.
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No Bake Chocolate Coconut Quinoa Brownies
Ingredients
- 2 cups pitted dates
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 tsp pure maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup dairy free mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a food processor combine dates, coconut flakes and cocoa powder. Pulse until it starts to form dough.
- Take the sticky dough out in a large bowl. In another bowl combine cooked quinoa, maple syrup and salt. Mix with a spoon.
- Now, with your hands mix the quinoa mixture into the pulsed coconut dates.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwavable bowl for 1 – 1 ½ minutes, stirring at intervals. You may melt the chocolate chips in a double broiler as well.
- Lastly, pour in the melted chocolate and mix very well again. Take a square/rectangle pan and grease it lightly. Press the brownie dough gently with your palm and shape it according to your pan.
- Garnish with some more coconut flakes and freeze it for 15 minutes.
- Take it out and cut into desired pieces.
- Refrigerate it for future use in an air tight glass container. Stays good for 4-5 days.
Notes
Nutrition
Belle says
Oh my! That looks amazing! I must try this!
Belle | One Awesome Momma
Krysten says
I didn’t know that you could make brownies from quinoa! I have a lot that I have been trying to figure out what to do with it. I’m definitely going to make these for my little man!
Gunjan says
Try this. I am sure you will love these brownies. They are so easy and my family’s favorite.
Kalee says
These brownies look absolutely amazing! They look like they might help me get over my sweet tooth!
Gunjan says
Infact they will help you satisfy you sweet tooth in a healthful manner. 🙂
Bonnie says
These sound perfect for my husband!
Lydia says
My daughter in law is really to start eating healthily and loves coconut so I will make sure I pass this recipe onto her.
Gunjan says
Thank you Lydia. I hope she enjoys this recipe.
Millie says
Any suggestions for a substitution for the coconut flakes? I hate coconut but otherwise these sound amazing!
Gunjan says
Hey Millie, you may use some slivered almonds or just leave out the coconut altogether and make these brownies with the rest of the ingredients. Of course the original taste will vary a bit since coconut flakes is one of the main ingredients but these brownies would still taste as good as ever. Enjoy!
Cori says
These look like a delicious healthier option! I have never baked with quinoa but willing to try it out.
Indya | TheSmallAdventurer says
These look absolutely delicious! I am still yet to try quinoa, but I have quite high expectations of it as it seems to have taken over the world!
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Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
These look amazing! Love the quinoa, and that they’re made with dates! Can’t wait to try them!
MK says
These would make for some really nice snacking on a hike or camping. Pinned!
suzanne says
You totally had me at No Bake. These look amazing!
Chelsea-Catherine Cobb says
oh my gracious! These look amazing!
Gunjan says
Thank you Chelsea.
Kalpa Shah says
Hi Gunjan,
Looks like a very interesting recipe. I would like to know what I can substitute the chocolate chips with.
Many thanks.
Gunjan says
This is a chocolate based recipe. So if you substitute chocolate chips these brownies won’t taste the same. However, You can try by increasing the amount of cocoa powder and maple syrup if you really want to avoid chocolate chips. Hope this helps.