Raw Salted Brownie Bites: An ideal comfort food, that happens to be good for you too. Loaded with everything you want and nothing you don’t. Protein, Fiber and Healthy Fats, with no refined sugar, or “fake” food. All of the goodness, none of the guilt! What’s not to love?
I’m in Mexico, soaking up some vitamin sea with a side of natural Vitamin D. I’m on year 18 traveling to warmer climes in the midst of winter with the same 8 women who have been my lifeline through years of raising kids, caring for aging parents, celebrating milestones and everything in between. We were talking at lunch today about how important a touch of salt is to go along with a chocolate treat. Do you agree?
Do you need a pinch of salt with your chocolate?
I’m really not much of a sweet person…but if I was to indulge, it would definitely be something chocolatey and there better be some salt to go along with it. That’s how I roll. These trail mix bars have been a staple in our house for a long time for that reason, and also because they are hubby’s favorite. I always have some in the freezer because CHOCOLATE and salt….together!!
Looking for healthy snacks?
If I’m looking for a snack, I’m often interested in something healthy that’s tasty too. Though, sometimes I’m just looking for something tasty…and it would be nice if it was healthy too. Are you following me? There is a subtle, but important difference between the two. I decided recently that I should create something that was equally tasty and good for you…as in, not just “not bad” for you, but actually good for you. Still following? Thank you for sticking with me on that one. Raw salted brownie bites are just magic, hitting on all cylinders.
In the taste department, they are rich and chewy, moist and fudgie. Just the way I like them. As far as nutrition goes, they have a good amount of protein from the nuts and flax and hemp seeds. Plus, they get a healthy dose of omega 3s from the flax and walnuts, and plenty of fiber. Another bonus is these vegan brownie bites are plenty sweet, yet free of refined sugar. Cheers all around!
I’m going to keep it short this week so I can get back to my girls at the pool. We’ve been playing the greatest memory game of all time that solicits envious stares from everyone as we are hysterically laughing throughout. If you don’t have a posse like my JGIrls, I’d say to get on that STAT. The single best form of self-care. EVER. In the meantime, I’d say to whip up a batch of Raw Salted Brownie Bites, they will love you in all the right ways.
Raw Salted Brownie Bites
Nutrient Dense healthy snack option.
Loaded with protein, fiber, healthy fats.
Naturally sweetened with a small amount of maple syrup.
Rich chocolaty taste enhanced by a pinch of sea salt.
Simple to make.
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw walnuts
- ½ cup raw pecans
- 10 dates, pitted
- 1/3 cup ground flax
- 1/3 cup cacao powder
- Pinch sea salt
- 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup
- FOR THE OUTSIDE:
- ¼ cup hemp seeds
- ½ teaspoon flakey sea salt
Instructions
- Use a food processor to combine nuts and dates until crumbly. Add in flax, cacao and sea salt and process until the mixture becomes a ball. It may take 2-3 minutes, depending on how strong your processor is. Taste mixture and add maple syrup if it’s not sweet enough for you, processing until very well incorporated.
- Prepare a small plate with a mixture of hemp seeds and finishing salt.
- Turn the dough out onto the counter or a plate.
- Using your hands, roll mixture into small 1 ½” balls. You will get about 18, depending on size. If you want more uniform balls, use a small scoop to portion out and then roll into smooth balls.
- Roll the brownie bites into the hemp mixture until evenly coated. You can also prepare the hemp/salt and place in a small zip top bag and drop the balls into the bag and shake to thoroughly coat.
- Store in an airtight container room temp for a few days, in the fridge for a week, or in the freezer for 3 months.
Notes
I prefer to eat these cold, and you can eat these straight from the freezer....which may not help if you're trying to hide them from yourself!
Nutrition Information
Yield
9Serving Size
2Amount Per Serving Calories 168Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 0mgSodium 134mgCarbohydrates 13gFiber 4gSugar 7gProtein 5g
Raw Salted Brownie Bites
Nutrient Dense healthy snack option.
Loaded with protein, fiber, healthy fats.
Naturally sweetened with a small amount of maple syrup.
Rich chocolaty taste enhanced by a pinch of sea salt.
Simple to make.
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw walnuts
- ½ cup raw pecans
- 10 dates, pitted
- 1/3 cup ground flax
- 1/3 cup cacao powder
- Pinch sea salt
- 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup
- FOR THE OUTSIDE:
- ¼ cup hemp seeds
- ½ teaspoon flakey sea salt
Instructions
- Use a food processor to combine nuts and dates until crumbly. Add in flax, cacao and sea salt and process until the mixture becomes a ball. It may take 2-3 minutes, depending on how strong your processor is. Taste mixture and add maple syrup if it’s not sweet enough for you, processing until very well incorporated.
- Prepare a small plate with a mixture of hemp seeds and finishing salt.
- Turn the dough out onto the counter or a plate.
- Using your hands, roll mixture into small 1 ½” balls. You will get about 18, depending on size. If you want more uniform balls, use a small scoop to portion out and then roll into smooth balls.
- Roll the brownie bites into the hemp mixture until evenly coated. You can also prepare the hemp/salt and place in a small zip top bag and drop the balls into the bag and shake to thoroughly coat.
- Store in an airtight container room temp for a few days, in the fridge for a week, or in the freezer for 3 months.
Notes
I prefer to eat these cold, and you can eat these straight from the freezer....which may not help if you're trying to hide them from yourself!
Nutrition Information
Yield
9Serving Size
2Amount Per Serving Calories 168Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 0mgSodium 134mgCarbohydrates 13gFiber 4gSugar 7gProtein 5g
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