Cookbook Update:
Two weeks ago, Amazon saw a crazy surge in orders of the Chocolate Covered Katie Cookbook that caused them to completely sell out of copies (which was so incredibly fantastic!!). They got more copies in and immediately sold out again, and everyone who’s tried to purchase the book since then has been told it was currently unavailable while they waited for a third printing.
Please accept my apologies for this; it’s been so frustrating not being able to tell people when the book would be back in stock. But finally, as of this morning, it should now be available again on Amazon and in stores.
Thank you so much to all of you who have been buying it!!!!
Now, let’s talk about these no-bake chocolate peanut butter brownie bars. Because… that’s why you’re really here, right? These bars can be many wonderful things, including all of the following:
raw / sugar-free / dairy-free / paleo / vegan / and gluten-free!
You don’t need to refrigerate the brownie bars, making them perfect for road trips or for adding to a lunchbox. And they also freeze well, so you can have chocolate on hand whenever a craving strikes. Which may or may not be a good thing…
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Bars
Adapted from: Homemade Larabars
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp cocoa or cacao powder
- just over 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 1/2 cups loosely packed pitted dates
- 1 cup raw almonds or walnuts
- 1/2 cup raw nuts of choice
- 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp water
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips, optional
- 1/4 cup nut butter of choice (or pb2) OR allergy-friendly alternative
- 2 tsp pure maple syrup or honey OR stevia to taste
- 2 tbsp milk of choice (plus extra if using stevia)
*Notes: If you have a small or medium food processor, it may be a good idea to process in two batches so as not to overwork your machine. Using a blender might yield an overly sticky result, so try that at your own risk. Recipe: In a high-quality food processor, combine all but the final three ingredients (but including the chocolate chips, if using) until sticky crumbles form. If it’s still too crumbly to stick together, process longer. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, then transfer the crumbles to the pan and use a second sheet of parchment to press down evenly into the pan. In a small dish, stir together the final three ingredients to make a frosting – it will look liquidy at first, but just keep stirring. Spread the frosting over top, then set in the fridge until ready to cut and serve. You can also drizzle melted chocolate on top if desired. I let mine sit in the fridge for a few hours, then I was easily able to slice and place the brownies in a sealed container to bring to a party. Store leftovers unrefrigerated for a few days, or refrigerated a few weeks, or frozen for up to 2 months.
View Brownie Bars Nutrition Facts
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Oh my gosh! These brownies look to die for! Of course, I’m biased, because PB and chocolate is my ultimate favorite flavor combination 🙂 I’d rather use almonds than walnuts, though I’m wondering – almonds are a bit harder than walnuts, should I soak them first?
Oh my goodness! Chocolate and peanut butter?! Sign me up! These would be perfect for our road trip to vacation…I can’t wait to try them out!
I was wondering what was going on! I had bought a copy a few months ago on amazon but I went to order a second copy last week for a friend and Amazon said it was temporarily unavailable but didn’t list a reason. A few days later when I tried again it said it was available but there were only 4 copies left.
You can bet I got one of those 4 copies! 😉
Oh and the brownies look awesosme! I’m going to try with almond butter.
These brownies look delicious, and that’s so wonderful about your book! I bought my copies long ago and everything I’ve made from it has been a big success.
Love the photography!
Dates and peanut butter are perffff together!
OH MY! I am a sucker for anything chocolate and peanut butter so I’m going to pin these and make them this weekend. Can’t wait to try them!
These look fantastic (and easy). One question though: why must the nuts be raw? Could plain roasted unsalted nuts be used instead?
I’ve only tried the recipe as written, but you are definitely free to experiment. Be sure to report back if you do! 🙂
I am interested in the answer also
Omg, this recipe arriving in my inbox just made my day. You could not have thought up something more perfect. Chocolate, peanut butter and dates are three of my favourite foods ever (also avocados and hummus. Is that strange?) Thankyou!!!
Are the chocolate chips listed in the recipe for the optional drizzle on top, or are the chips optional to add to the nut mixture on the bottom? And, can I use roasted, unsalted nuts in place of raw? Thank you Katie, for your wonderful recipes! I am always amazed at what you come up with!
Included in the nut mixture. I updated the recipe with different wording to hopefully make it clearer. I haven’t tried with roasted nuts, but be sure to report back if you experiment 🙂
Do the nutrition facts include the chocolate chips?
Oh my goodness. These look incredible! Peanut butter and chocolate bars sound wonderful! I imagine the dates give them a really gooey texture.. yum!
I am in LOVE with your cookbook! My goal is to try every recipe by the end of the year. My birthday is coming up and I asked my mom to make the Chocolate Obsession Cake with healthy Nutella frosting. Pretty excited about these brownies too, especially that they are no-bake!
Katie, I have no doubt that the next batch will sell out just as quickly once folks see this recipe! WOW! Can’t wait to share these on All Gluten-Free Desserts! 🙂
Shirley
Uh oh, it looks like it’s already selling out again!
I just went to order a copy (my second) on Amazon, and it told me “Only 10 left in stock”. Then after I ordered it said “Only 7 left in stock”.
🙂 Katie, you are a rock star!
Oh, my! These look too good to be true. I can’t wait to make them.
I am making this ASAP, as soon as I get more dates (and peanuts). Chocolate+peanut/nut butter is my favorite combination of all times 🙂 I love all of your chocolate+pb recipes by the way!!