Raw Date Brownie Cups with Berry Jam Recipe
These Raw Date Brownie Cups with Berry Jam offer a healthy and delicious treat made from wholesome ingredients like Medjool dates, nuts, and raw cacao powder. Perfect as a guilt-free dessert or snack, they combine a rich, fudgy base with a naturally sweet berry jam topping, optionally finished with melted dark chocolate for an indulgent touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 12 mini brownie cups
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Vegan dessert
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
For the base:
- 1½ cups (225g) Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup (120g) pecans or walnuts
- ⅓ cup (30g) raw cacao powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- 2 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseed meal
For the filling:
- No-added-sugar berry jam (raspberry, blueberry, or mixed berry), as needed
Optional topping:
- 50g dark chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the base: In a food processor, combine the pitted Medjool dates, pecans or walnuts, raw cacao powder, vanilla extract, sea salt, and chia seeds or flaxseed meal. Process until the mixture is finely ground and starts to clump together, forming a sticky dough-like consistency.
- Form the cups: Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners. Press the date and nut mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of each liner to form a cup shape. Ensure the walls are firm enough to hold the filling without breaking.
- Add the filling: Spoon a small amount of the no-added-sugar berry jam into each brownie cup, filling the center just beneath the top edge of the base.
- Optional chocolate topping: If desired, drizzle or spread melted dark chocolate over the filled cups to add a rich chocolate layer. Return to the fridge and allow the chocolate to set.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the brownie cups for at least 1 hour to firm up and allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled for the best texture and taste.
Notes
- Use soaked chia seeds or flaxseed meal to help bind the base mixture.
- Medjool dates should be soft; if they are dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes before using.
- Ensure the nut mixture is well processed to prevent a gritty texture.
- For a nut-free version, try using sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds instead of nuts.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.