No Bake Brownie Bites - 3 Ingredient, Easy Recipe! (2024)

This quick and easy recipe for chocolate no bake brownie bites is rich, dark, fudgy, chocolatey, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious!

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No bake chocolate brownie bites

With just three ingredients, this might be the simplest brownie recipe you ever try.

Make a new batch of brownie bites any time you are craving chocolate.

The entire recipe only takes about five minutes!

With oil free, dairy free, vegan, gluten free, paleo, and keto options included, this is one healthy snack or dessert you will definitely want to keep on hand.

Also try these Black Bean Brownies

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Chocolate healthy snack balls

These chocolate brownie bites are one of my personal favorite recipes.

I’ve been eating them nonstop for the past few months. And the only reason it’s taken me so long to share is that I do not usually bother to measure the ingredients.

I will just throw everything together and break off pieces of the chocolate brownie dough whenever I pass through the kitchen. It is hard to stay away!

The best part about the recipe is how easy it is to customize.

For example, I am a fan of extremely dark and bitter chocolate. So I like to decrease the sweetener and use raw cacao powder instead of cocoa powder.

But I let my mom try this extra dark chocolate version once, and she said “Please Katie, never put that on the blog.”

So there’s that.

Other customization ideas include stirring in a handful of mini chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, chia or hemp seeds, or shredded coconut at the very end.

You can dip them in chocolate or Coconut Butter if you feel fancy.

Or add melted chocolate chips or coconut oil before blending to give the brownie balls a chocolate truffle texture and extra richness.

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No bake brownie bites recipe video

Above – watch the step by step video showing how to make the recipe.

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Healthy no bake brownie bite ingredients

All you need is cocoa powder, peanut butter, sweetener of choice, and an optional pinch of salt. I also like to add chia seeds.

Unlike many other mini no bake brownie recipes, this one can be made without dates, protein powder, or boxed brownie mix.

And there’s also no flour required, not even almond flour!

You can use creamy or crunchy peanut butter. Or substitute almond butter, cashew butter, pecan butter, macadamia nut butter, or allergy friendly sunflower seed butter.

Make them into healthy chocolate energy balls by swapping out the cocoa powder for an equal amount of raw cacao powder.

Choose your favorite powdered, granulated, or liquid sweetener. I am partial to pure maple syrup. They also work with honey, agave, coconut sugar, powdered sugar, or erythritol for sugar free brownie bites.

Especially if using an unsalted nut butter, I recommend including the optional salt to complement and deepen the rich chocolate flavor.

If you do want brownies made with dates, try these Ultimate Unbaked Brownies.

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How to make the brownie balls

Add all of the ingredients to a high quality food processor.

We surmise that using a blender instead of a food processor will yield an overly sticky or tough batter. However, we have not tried this method so cannot say for sure. Be sure to report back if you experiment.

Blend everything together, stopping to scrape down the sides occasionally.

Once it forms a smooth dough, turn off the machine. Stir in optional add ins if desired.

Using a mini cookie scoop or clean hands, roll the brownie dough into balls or shape it into bars. Or you can roll it out and have fun with cookie cutters.

Store in a covered container on the counter for up to a week or in the refrigerator for about three to four weeks.

The no bake brownie bites can also be frozen. In an airtight container, leftovers should stay good for at least three months in the freezer.

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Using gram measurements

If you prefer to use a food scale instead of measuring cups and tablespoons, go with the following numbers.

You will need 240 grams of peanut butter, 53 grams of cocoa powder, 80 grams of sweetener, and an optional 24 grams of coconut oil or chocolate.

Do not forget to also add in the optional salt and sprinkle of chia seeds. There is no need to measure the seeds if you include them.

Protein and nutrition facts

At under 100 calories, these healthy chocolate brownie bites are packed with fiber, protein, and nutrition.

Including the optional chia seeds adds omega-3s, calcium, iron, and even more fiber.

Each cholesterol free snack bite contains more than two grams of protein, even with no protein powder required for the recipe.

We have not yet tried replacing the cocoa powder with chocolate protein powder. Let us know if you play around with this substitution before we do.

Full nutrition information is available in the recipe box below.

For a non chocolate version, try these 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls

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No Bake Brownie Bites

This chocolate no bake brownie bites recipe is rich, dark, fudgy, and perfect for a healthy snack or dessert!

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Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butter or allergy friendly sub
  • 2/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup sweetener of choice
  • 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
  • optional mini chocolate chips or chia seeds
  • optional 2 tbsp coconut oil or melted chocolate

Instructions

  • Blend everything together in a food processor, scraping down the sides as needed. (For best texture, we recommend using a food processor over a blender here.) You can add the optional chia seeds or chocolate chips before or after blending. Once it forms a smooth dough, roll into balls. Store on the counter, or refrigerate or freeze.

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Notes

Readers also love this no bake Protein Cookie Dough.

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No Bake Brownie Bites - 3 Ingredient, Easy Recipe! (2024)

FAQs

How many brownies in a little bites bag? ›

These bite sized snacks are full of fudgy, chocolatey goodness and made with real ingredients like real chocolate. You'll also be glad to know that there's no high fructose corn syrup and no artificial colors. Packed four brownies to a pouch, they are sized just right for lunchboxes, snack time, or any time.

How to make brownies without oil or butter? ›

Applesauce. Applesauce is probably the most common vegetable oil substitute for brownies. It makes for a lower-calorie, fudgy brownie, that's just a little bit sweeter than the standard recipe. Kids especially love this substitute.

Can I use milk instead of water in brownie mix? ›

One change is to use milk or heavy cream instead of water. This change will make brownies more moist and gooey since milk is more fatty and flavorful than water. A second change is to use butter instead of oil. For similar reasons to using milk, butter adds a rich and more decadent quality to the batter.

How to make box mix brownies better? ›

Add nuts – Add a handful of finely chopped pecans or walnuts if you love brownies with nuts. Add mix ins – Jazz up a basic brownie mix with chopped mini peanut butter cups, white chocolate chunks, or your favorite chopped up candy bar. Add a swirl – Swirl in spoonfuls of peanut butter or Nutella before baking.

What are the ingredients in little bite brownies? ›

SUGAR, EGGS, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, CORN SYRUP, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, PALM OIL, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), FRUCTOSE, WHEY, SALT, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, LOCUST BEAN GUM, XANTHAN GUM, ...

How many two bite brownies in a box? ›

Two-Bite® Brownies are guaranteed to have you hooked! Two-Bite® Brownies contain 12 brownies per package, and are made with a blend of real chocolate, and high-quality cocoa: making these brownies fudgy, moist, and irresistible!

What happens if I use oil instead of butter in brownies? ›

So what happens is that the oil-based cake or brownie can seem more fudgy and less cake-like. Then if you're melting the butter with the chocolate and mixing it, or if you're creaming it, the texture of the brownie is going to be quite different.

What can I substitute for butter in brownies? ›

WHAT ARE BUTTER ALTERNATIVES FOR BAKING?
  1. MARGARINE. Margarine is a fat that is made mostly from vegetable oil that's flavored to taste like butter. ...
  2. SHORTENING. Shortening is 100% fat, made from hydrogenated vegetable oils. ...
  3. OLIVE OIL & VEGETABLE OIL. ...
  4. COCONUT OIL. ...
  5. PUMPKIN PURÉE. ...
  6. APPLESAUCE. ...
  7. GREEK YOGURT. ...
  8. BANANAS.

What is a good substitute for oil in brownies? ›

Applesauce (unsweetened!) is a popular oil substitute in baking. It's usually used in cakes, muffins, cupcakes, and brownies meant to be moist and slightly denser (i.e., not crisp cookies). It's super moist, low calorie, and will add subtle sweetness without tasting of apple.

What does adding an extra egg to brownie mix do? ›

If you opt to add more eggs, say double the amount, something interesting happens. Even though you are adding more moisture, the air bubbles that you catch in the extra eggs add volume, which decreases the density of your final product. This makes your brownies rise and gives them a much more cake-like texture.

What happens if I add more milk to brownies? ›

Most brownie mixes call for water. While water does the job, you can add some extra flavor and moisture by mixing some of that water with something richer, like milk. If you want to swap it out completely, be prepared for a more chewy and fudge-like brownie from the extra fat.

Do you have to put eggs in brownie mix? ›

Is it okay to make brownies without eggs? Without eggs, baked goods will become a little thinner and not rise as much in the oven. As long as you replace the moisture from the egg with milk, banana or applesauce, you can make brownies without eggs. And yes, this recipe makes thinner brownies than normal.

How to make brownie mix taste like homemade? ›

Peanut butter, marshmallow fluff, Nutella, caramel sauce, or white or dark chocolate fudge all make great additions when swirled into the batter. To swirl you'll make your brownies as usual then pour them into your baking dish then add dollops of the sauce you want to swirl in.

Does letting brownie batter sit make it better? ›

Alice Medrich, author of Seriously Bitter Sweet: The Ultimate Dessert Maker's Guide to Chocolate, writes that “refrigerating the brownie batter in the pan for several hours, or as long as two days before baking, wreaks enormous transformations: it improves the top gloss and crustiness, and it also blends the flavors so ...

How many mini muffins in a pouch? ›

These tasty golden mini muffins are made with real ingredients like real chocolate chips. You'll also be glad to know that there's no high fructose corn syrup, 0g trans-fat and no artificial colors. Packed four muffins to a pouch, they are sized just right for lunchboxes, snack time, breakfast time or any time.

How many brownies does a box of brownies make? ›

A typical box of brownie mix will make 16 to 20 brownies, depending on the size of the pan and how big you cut them. How do you make box brownies not cakey? The key here is to not over bake the brownies. The brownies should have a few moist crumbs on the toothpick when they come out of the oven.

How many pieces are in a pack of Super Delight brownies? ›

Super Delight Brownies 200g Reseller Bundle(1 Box 24pcs)

How many brownies in a brownie stack? ›

Award-winning brownies, for a special treat! Our multiple flavour Brownie Stack is available with 12, 22, 38, or 64 individual brownies. A delicious treat just for you, to share, or to gift.

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