Featuring a date-and-nut layer on the bottom, chewy coconut in the middle and creamy ganache on top, these easy no-bake coconut brownies taste like a better-for-you version of a chocolate-coconut candy bar. Relying on coconut cream and the natural sweetness of dates (plus a hint of agave) these triple-layer brownies are gluten free, dairy free and vegan. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt for a salty-sweet contrast.
No-Bake Coconut Brownies (Vegan)
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Ingredients
Brownie Layer
- 1-1/2 cups whole pitted dates loosely packed
- 1-1/2 cups whole raw almonds
- 2 Tbsp. date syrup
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 vanilla bean scraped, or 1 tsp. vanilla bean paste
- 1/4 cup finely chopped dark chocolate or miniature chocolate chips
Coconut Layer
- 2-1/4 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/3 cup coconut cream
- 3 Tbsp. agave nectar
- 2 Tbsp. coconut oil melted
- 1/8 tsp. fine sea salt
Topping Layer
- 1 1/4 cups chopped dark chocolate
- 1/4 cup coconut cream
- Coarse sea salt or shredded coconut for sprinkling
Instructions
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Line 8×8-inch square pan with parchment, allowing 1-inch overhang on all sides.
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In food processor, combine dates and almonds and mix until sticky, textured paste forms, about 5 minutes. Add date syrup, cocoa powder and vanilla and mix 2 minutes more.
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Transfer to bowl and knead in chopped dark chocolate.
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With greased hands, press brownie layer into pan. Refrigerate while preparing coconut layer.
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In food processor, combine shredded coconut, coconut cream, agave nectar, coconut oil and sea salt. Mix until sticky dough forms, about 1 minute.
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With greased hands, press coconut layer over brownie layer. Refrigerate while preparing chocolate topping.
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Melt chocolate over double boiler. Meanwhile, warm coconut cream in small saucepan. Whisk warm cream into melted chocolate. With rubber spatula, spread topping over coconut layer.
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Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or until chocolate topping sets.
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Sprinkle with coarse sea salt or shredded coconut. Slice into squares and serve. Refrigerate leftovers up to 5 days.
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