These No Bake Protein Brownies will be the easiest brownies you’ve ever made. Packed with all the chocolate goodness, they are completely gluten free, refined sugar free, plant based, and high protein!

no bake brownies
no bake brownies

Craving a chocolate treat, but don’t want to go through the hassle of turning the oven on and baking an entire batch of brownies? Then this recipe is for you! These no bake brownies only require the fridge. Plus they are completely gluten free and can be made both plant based and refined sugar free. My favorite thing about these healthy brownies is that they are high in protein, making them an awesome snack.

These no bake protein brownies are also a great Valentine’s Day dessert option for people who don’t love to bake, need an easy recipe, or want to impress a gym crush. Healthy gluten free brownies will definitely win someone over!

gluten free and vegan brownies
gluten free and vegan brownies

No Bake Protein Brownie Ingredients

Let’s talk ingredients! What’s in these gluten free brownies that makes them so healthy?

  • Dates: these no bake brownies are sweetened only with dates!
  • Cocoa powder: pure cocoa powder delivers the rich chocolate flavor. Plus cocoa powder is heart healthy and can aid in reducing inflammation.
  • Protein powder: the “flour” in these brownies is protein powder. I like to use the pea protein from Sprout Living (code LEMONSNLYME20 for 20% off) to keep these brownies vegan. You can use any protein powder you want, though, and feel free to use a chocolate flavored one to enhance the chocolate in this recipe!
  • Granola butter: I use my granola butter recipe to keep these brownies nut free, but you can use any nut/seed butter you want.
  • Chocolate chips: to enhance these no bake brownies, they are topped off with a layer of melted chocolate. You can keep them vegan and refined sugar free depending on the chocolate you use. I love Enjoy Life for an allergy friendly option or HU Chocolate to keep them completely refined sugar free. Opt for dark chocolate for the anti-oxidant boost.

How to Make No Bake Protein Brownies

You just blend everything together! Yes, it really is that easy. First, the dates are soaked until soft and then combined with the remaining ingredients. Everything is blended together in a food processor until you get a smooth batter.

The batter is spread into the bottom of a loaf pan and topped with melted chocolate. Let everything set in the fridge and then your no bake brownies are ready. Blend, spread, refrigerate, and eat. That’s it!

Storage

Keep these no bake brownies stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. They will get melty and inedibly gooey if left at room temperature.

gluten free no bake brownies
gluten free no bake brownies

Can I Use a Different Dried Fruit?

You can always try using something like figs or prunes. It will alter the flavor some and I have not tested any other base to this recipe. You may need to add a little water to bring everything together.

Can I Use a Different Protein Powder in These Protein Brownies?

I highly suggest using a pea-based vegan protein powder as pea proteins act like a flour and will help bind the ingredients together. I use a pure pea-based protein (listed above), but other plant based pea proteins should work. I have not tried a whey or beef based protein.

gluten free vegan protein

No Bake Protein Brownies

These easy brownies require no oven or hand mixing. They are high in protein and completely gluten free and can be made vegan and refined sugar free. The perfect no bake brownies do exist!
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate, gluten free, healthy, high protein, refined sugar free, valentine’s day, vegan
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 9 brownies
Author Victoria Faling

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 pitted medjool dates
  • 1/4 cup granola butter or nut/seed butter of choice
  • 1 scoop protein powder see notes above for options
  • 2-4 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 tsp coconut oil

Instructions

  • Soak the dates in hot water for 10 minutes to soften.
  • Combine dates, granola/nut/seed butter, protein powder, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt in a food processor and blend until you have a smooth batter.
  • Line a loaf pan with parchment paper then spread the brownie batter evenly into the pan.
  • Combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a microwave safe dish (I like to use a measuring cup) and melt at 30 second intervals until smooth. Pour the chocolate over your brownie batter and spread evenly across the top.
  • Refrigerate the brownies for an hour, until the chocolate on top has hardened. Cut and enjoy! Keep these brownies in the fridge for up to 5 days, place leftovers in the freezer.