Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with these No-Bake Brownie Bites that blend rich cocoa and nutty almonds into irresistible bite-sized treats. Quick and simple preparation ensures delightful dessert satisfaction for those craving intense chocolate flavor without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (120 grams) creamy peanut butter (or almond butter)
- ¼ cup (85 grams) honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup (100 grams) finely crushed chocolate graham crackers or brownie crumbs
- ¼ cup (30 grams) cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup (60 grams) mini chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- Shredded coconut (optional)
- Crushed nuts (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Crush graham crackers into ultra-fine crumbs, creating a smooth foundational texture for the no-bake brownie bites.
- Mixing: Combine graham cracker crumbs with peanut butter, cocoa powder, honey, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl, kneading until a dense, uniform dough forms that holds together seamlessly.
- Chocolate Integration: Fold miniature chocolate chips throughout the mixture, ensuring even distribution for consistent chocolate flavor in every bite.
- Chilling Optimization: If the dough feels sticky, refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to enhance moldability and make shaping easier.
- Shaping and Coating: Using clean hands or a cookie scoop, form compact one-inch spheres. Optionally roll the bites in coconut, crushed nuts, or sprinkles for added texture and visual appeal.
- Setting: Arrange the shaped bites on a parchment-lined tray, leaving minimal space between them, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to solidify and develop a firm consistency.
- Storage and Serving: Transfer to an airtight container, where the brownie bites will remain fresh for up to one week in the refrigerator or three months when frozen. Serve chilled or allow a brief rest at room temperature for a softer texture.
Notes
- Crumb Consistency Matters: Ensure graham crackers are finely ground to prevent chunky texture and guarantee smooth, uniform mixture.
- Dough Hydration Check: If mixture feels too dry, incrementally add more honey or peanut butter to achieve perfect binding consistency.
- Cooling Technique: Refrigerate dough briefly if it becomes too soft, helping maintain shape during rolling and preventing sticky hands.
- Dietary Adaptation: Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives, use almond butter for nut-free version, or replace honey with maple syrup for vegan preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 176
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg