These tasty treats go by many different names in the world of sugar-free bloggers. They are sometimes referred to as Fudge Babies (see other flavor suggestions here) and are hailed by many people as the most delicious of all Paleo/natural-no-added-sugar desserts. So forgive me if the bar was set too high. Don't get me wrong, they were certainly delicious. And after almost thirty days with no chocolate, I pounced on them like a half-starved panther. But these do not, by any means. replace actual brownie bites. I'm sorry, but they don't. And if you serve them to people who don't adhere to your dietary guidelines, they will most likely give them a funny look and have another chocolate-covered pretzel from Trader Joe's.
If you are looking for a chocolate-y dessert that is somewhat healthy and has no flour or sugar, then look no further. These really are quite good. But if you are looking for a chocolate-y dessert to impress people, or showcase your baking skills, or even, heaven forbid, you are looking for a dessert that contains normal dessert ingredients, then allow me to direct you to the Salted Caramel Lava Cakes, or Red Velvet Brownies with White Chocolate Frosting instead. (Both are recipes that I fully intend on testing myself, some day.)
Recipe for Paleo Brownie Bites
From The Clothes Make the Girl
Ingredients:
1-1/3 cup pitted dates
1 tsp vanilla
4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup raw pecans
Unsweetened shredded coconut, for topping
Flaked sea salt, for topping
Instructions:
In the bowl of a food processor, combine dates, vanilla and cocoa powder. Process until the mixture forms a paste. Add the pecans and process until they are finely chopped and fully incorporated (but don't let them turn into dust). Form the "dough" into bite-sized balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roll half the balls in coconut, if desired, and top the other half with the sea salt. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
The sea salt ones were far better, in my opinion. Try not to eat all of them at once . . . They may be "healthy," but they are not low-calorie!
If you are looking for a chocolate-y dessert that is somewhat healthy and has no flour or sugar, then look no further. These really are quite good. But if you are looking for a chocolate-y dessert to impress people, or showcase your baking skills, or even, heaven forbid, you are looking for a dessert that contains normal dessert ingredients, then allow me to direct you to the Salted Caramel Lava Cakes, or Red Velvet Brownies with White Chocolate Frosting instead. (Both are recipes that I fully intend on testing myself, some day.)
Recipe for Paleo Brownie Bites
From The Clothes Make the Girl
Ingredients:
1-1/3 cup pitted dates
1 tsp vanilla
4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup raw pecans
Unsweetened shredded coconut, for topping
Flaked sea salt, for topping
Instructions:
In the bowl of a food processor, combine dates, vanilla and cocoa powder. Process until the mixture forms a paste. Add the pecans and process until they are finely chopped and fully incorporated (but don't let them turn into dust). Form the "dough" into bite-sized balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roll half the balls in coconut, if desired, and top the other half with the sea salt. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
The sea salt ones were far better, in my opinion. Try not to eat all of them at once . . . They may be "healthy," but they are not low-calorie!
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