These peanut butter brownies are so easy to make. They don’t require any baking or cooking. They are just 3 ingredients and don’t contain any flour, butter, oil, eggs or added sugar. The brownies are chewy and fudgy and taste like peanut butter and chocolate.
These brownies make the perfect snack. It only takes about 15 minutes to make them and they store well too.
Ingredients
- Medjool Dates
- Peanut Butter
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
Dates: These brownies are naturally sweetened with dates. But the dates are more than just a sweetener. When dates are ground up, they become a thick paste which creates a chewy texture for the brownies. If you are not a fan of dates, you don’t really taste the dates in this recipe. The cocoa powder and peanut butter flavors overpower the date flavor and the dates are just there to provide natural sweetness and texture. I highly recommend using Medjool dates. They have a lot more soft flesh, which is what you need to make the paste. I don’t have a substitute for the dates in this recipe.
Peanut Butter: I used unsweetened creamy natural peanut butter. If you don’t like peanut butter, it will also work with almond butter. For a nut-free version you can also use sunflower seed butter.
Can these brownies be baked?
Yes you can bake them, but it isn’t necessary or recommended. Baking the brownies will dry them out and firm them up more.
How to Make No Bake Peanut Butter Brownies
The ingredients are all blended together in a food processor or high powered blender. Then the brownie batter is pressed into a loaf pan. You can add frosting, but it’s completely optional. Then they are ready to cut and eat. I don’t recommend trying to blend the ingredients by hand because you need to be able to blend the dates until they form a thick paste.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 packed cup (96 g) pitted Medjool dates
- 1/2 cup (128 g) unsweetened natural creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp (14 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Line the interior of an 8 x 4 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Soak pitted dates in warm water for about 10 minutes or until soft. If you are using a fresh package of dates that are still very soft, you can skip the soaking. Drain softened dates from water and lightly pat dry (they do not need to be fully dry).
- Add dates to food processor and blend until they become a thick paste. Add in peanut butter and cocoa powder and blend until they are completely incorporated. Batter may appear crumbly but if you pinch it together, it should stay together. If it appears too dry you can add 1-2 tbsp of water and mix again. (I didn't need to add water for the soaked dates but if you skipped the soaking you may need to do this depending on how soft and moist your dates are).
- Press brownie batter into prepared loaf pan, making sure to apply enough pressure for the batter to all stick together. If desired, you can also add peanut butter spread or frosting on top. Cut and serve.
Notes
- These brownies are sweet but not super sweet. If you wish for sweeter (or chewier) brownies you can add a few more dates.
- If you can't find pitted dates, you can remove the pits yourself. Just make sure to remove the pits before weighing or measuring them in the measuring cup.
- If you have questions regarding substitutions, please see the Ingredients section of the post above.
- These brownies are very rich so I made it into 8 squares.
- For the peanut butter frosting you can use just peanut butter or peanut butter sweetened with a little powdered sweetener.
- Uneaten brownies should be stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
So yummy and easy to make!! I added an extra teaspoon of cocoa powder for a bit more chocolate flavor. I’m 37 weeks pregnant and need to eat 3 dates a day so these are the perfect vehicle for that!!
We’re happy you love the recipe!
I cooked it twice. It was so delicious. The second time i did was better than the first. Less oily. This might be I took less time blending all ingredients by using hand mixer. I thought this snack is the best one I’ve ever tasted during my diet. Thank you so much for coming up with such a good recipes.
thank you for sharing! I’m so glad you liked it!
I love this recipe, but I used regular peanut butter and the result is very oily. I’m in the process of kneading the batter between paper towels to absorb the excess moisture. Any other suggestions are welcome. I’ll make this again in the future using a more natural peanut butter. Thanks for the wonderful, creative work your doing.
I have only tested this recipe with natural peanut butter. I am guessing that since regular peanut butter is processed with hydrogenated oils, it is causing the brownies to be oily. I’m sorry to hear that and I hope you try it again with natural peanut butter (look at the ingredients in the label and make sure there is no added oil listed; only peanuts and salt)
Loved and enjoyed the recipe it’s amazing healthy and tasty ????
I’m so glad you liked it!
I like it……will try at home….
hope you enjoy!
the ingredients are perfect! these sound & look amazing! i cannot wait to make them over & over again!!!! ?
I hope you enjoy!
Hi! I made the 3 ingredient no bake peanut butter brownies and they are absolutely delicious. Knowing they have no processed sugar in them makes them even more enjoyable! Thank you for blessing us with this recipe???
Hi! I made the 3 ingredient peanut butter brownies and they are absolutely delicious. Knowing they have no processed sugar in them makes them even more enjoyable! Thank you for blessing us with this recipe???
I’m so glad you liked them!
I can’t wait to make these!
Perfect Weight Watchers dessert!
Thankyou!
I hope you enjoy!
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Thank you so much for making our lives easy ang enjoyable..our families will enjoy this mouth watering food.
I’m so happy you are enjoying the recipes!
As usual, another excellent recipe Kirb. Thank you and stay safe.
I’m so glad you are enjoying the recipes!
Thank you for The no bake peanut butter brownies recipe. It sounds delicious!!
I hope you try and enjoy!
Looks Yummy
hope you enjoy!
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I have quite a few no bake recipes. I hope you enjoy them!
It’s so easy and very yummy?
I’m glad you liked it!
If I already have date paste, how much should I use to equal the dates in this recipe?
I haven’t worked with date paste before, but I think it should be the same amount (96 grams).
Can it be any brand of dates?
the brand shouldn’t matter, but the type of dates do. You want to use medjool dates.
Can you use pre-chopped dates, if so would it be the same amount as whole dates
yes you should be able to use pre-chopped, but you will still need to process them until they become a paste.