Healthy Recipes Dessert No-Bake Dessert No-Bake Vegan Date Brownies 4.6 (7) 6 Reviews Sweetened with dates, these whole-grain bars provide energy and protein, thanks to nut butter. With just 5 ingredients you probably already have in your pantry, you can make these delicious, chewy brownies with no added sugar. Whip up a batch as a healthy dessert or for grab-and-go energy bars for a healthy snack. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner See More Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 24, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 1 hr 5 mins Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Servings: 16 Yield: 16 brownies Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Soy-Free High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts This vegan dessert requires only 5 ingredients and 15 minutes of active prep time.The brownies are naturally sweetened by dates, eliminating the need for added sugar.Nut butter provides a substantial protein boost for energy and satiety. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings 1 cup chopped Medjool dates 1 cup rolled oats (see Tip) 1 cup almond butter or other nut butter ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ teaspoon salt Directions Soak dates in hot water to cover in a medium bowl for 10 minutes. Drain, reserving the soaking water. Meanwhile, line an 8-inch-square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving extra hanging over 2 sides. Lightly coat with cooking spray. Process oats in a food processor until finely ground. Add the drained dates, nut butter, cocoa powder and salt; process until very finely chopped. If the mixture seems dry, add a little of the reserved soaking water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Spread the mixture evenly and firmly into the prepared pan. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. Remove from the pan by lifting the overhanging parchment. Cut into 16 squares. Tips To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 4 days. Tip: People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should use oats that are labeled "gluten-free," as oats are often cross-contaminated with wheat and barley. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, August 2018 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 146 Calories 10g Fat 14g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 16 Serving Size 1 brownie Calories 146 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 14g 5% Dietary Fiber 3g 12% Total Sugars 7g Protein 5g 9% Total Fat 10g 12% Saturated Fat 1g 6% Vitamin A 1IU 0% Folate 13mcg 3% Sodium 73mg 3% Calcium 63mg 5% Iron 1mg 6% Magnesium 60mg 14% Potassium 219mg 5% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.