Looking for a healthier Valentine’s Day treat? Try these no-bake Protein Date Brownie Bites. Sweet dates are stuffed with a protein brownie batter and drizzled with melted chocolate for an allergy friendly treat.
I love these protein brownie bites as a healthy, easy chocolate treat. They are a higher protein treat and mostly sweetened naturally from the dates. This Valentine’s Day dessert is completely gluten free, nut free, and vegan!
This gluten free treat is quick and easy to make. First, you’ll make a no-bake and vegan protein brownie batter from my favorite pea protein (use code LEMONSNLYME20 for 20% off) with cocoa powder, maple syrup, and water. This batter will be stuffed inside some Medjool dates and then drizzled with melted chocolate. I love topping these off with some flaky sea salt for the ultimate sweet and salty combo!
Can I use a different protein? Pea protein is unique in that it acts like a flour. It absorbs moisture instead of dissolving into it like many other proteins. This recipe does require pea protein or pumpkin seed protein. Both proteins can be found here.
Date Stuffed Protein Brownie Bites
Ingredients
- 1 scoop Pea protein see notes above for alternatives
- 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 5+ Tbsp water
- 10-12 Medjool dates pitted
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp coconut oil
- flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Mix together the protein, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and 5 Tbsp of water in a small bowl. If the batter is really dry and crumbly, add 1 tsp of water at a time until it comes together but isn't too runny.
- Open your dates along one side (don't split them completely in half!) and make sure the pit is removed. Take ~1 Tbsp of batter and stuff it into the date. You should get about 10-12 dates total.
- Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together.
- Place the stuffed dates on a parchment lined plate then drizzle the chocolate on top. Finish off with some flaky sea salt then set in the fridge to set until chocolate has hardened.
- Enjoy!
