No-Bake Vegan Cosmic Brownies Recipe
Deliciously rich and fudgy no-bake vegan cosmic brownies made with wholesome ingredients like medjool dates, almond flour, walnuts, and a luscious coconut cream chocolate ganache, topped with colorful rainbow candy-coated chips for a fun and festive touch. Perfect for a healthy, gluten-free, and dairy-free treat that requires no oven time.
- Author: Victoria
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Brownie Base
- 2 cups medjool dates, tightly packed (pitted)
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup raw walnuts
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (or cacao powder)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Chocolate Ganache
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (vegan if desired)
- 2/3 cup canned coconut cream
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- 1/4 cup rainbow candy coated chips
- Prepare the Dish: Line a 9×9 square dish with parchment paper, ensuring some paper hangs over the edges for easy brownie removal later.
- Make Brownie Base: In a food processor, combine almond flour, walnuts, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Pulse until walnuts reach a flour-like consistency. Add pitted medjool dates and blend again until a sticky dough forms. Press this dough firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Make Chocolate Ganache: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, scoop out all the contents of canned coconut cream (both thick cream and liquid). Microwave the coconut cream for 1 minute 45 seconds, then whisk until smooth. Pour 2/3 cup of the warmed coconut cream over the chocolate mixture and let sit for 1-2 minutes. Whisk until smooth, microwaving for an additional 15-30 seconds if needed to fully melt the chips.
- Assemble Brownies: Pour the chocolate ganache over the brownie base and spread it evenly. Tap the dish gently on the counter to smooth out the ganache. Sprinkle rainbow candy-coated chips on top for a colorful finish.
- Chill: Refrigerate the brownies for at least 4 hours or until the ganache is fully set.
- Serve: Use the parchment paper to lift the brownies from the dish. Slice into 16 squares and enjoy your no-bake vegan cosmic brownies!
Notes
- Use medjool dates that are soft and moist for the best texture in the brownie base.
- Ensure coconut cream is well shaken or stirred before scooping to include both cream and liquid.
- For a vegan version, use dairy-free chocolate chips and ensure rainbow candy-coated chips are vegan-friendly.
- If you prefer a firmer brownie base, chill the dough before adding ganache.
- Store brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (1/16 of recipe)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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