Cookie Dough Brownies Vegan, Gluten-free & Refined Sugar-free
This is one of my favourite creations. Not only because they taste absolutely delicious and decadent, they’re also probably the healthiest baked treat I’ve made so far! Made with black beans, oats and sweetened only with whole dates!
Everyone who’s tried these yummy bites has instantly fallen in love with them, which is such a joy to hear when you put your heart and soul into your creations and get such positive feedback. It’s what keeps me going and keeps me curious – experimenting with different cooking and baking methods and alternative ingredients to try and make my treats as healthy and wholesome as possible whilst making sure they still taste good!
I just had to shoot a video for these cookie dough brownies because even though they may sound complicated to make, they’re actually really easy! All you need is a food processor/blender, two bowls forthe different batters and a spoon!
These cookie dough brownies are so healthy you can even enjoy them for breakfast! Now who wouldn’t dream of eating brownies for breakfast?They would definitely make a great snack or mid-afternoon treat with a cup of tea or coffee…mmm!
If you were to try only one of my recipes (although I would recommend you try them all obviously :P) I would say try these cookie dough brownies! They’re vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free AND refined sugar-free. They’re also high in fibre which is essentialfor gut healthand also prevents sugar spikes which is beneficial for everyone! This is the reason why I love using dates to sweeten treats whenever possible.
Cookie Dough Brownies Vegan, Gluten-free & Refined Sugar-free
Serves: 16
Ingredients:
For the brownie base:
1 (400g) can black beans
160g (1 cup) soft dates – if you’re using dry dates, soak in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain
35g (1/3 cup) cocoa powder
1/4 tsp salt
4 tbsp (1/4 cup) coconut oil, melted
5 tbsp (1/3 cup) milk of choice
45g (6 tbsp) oat flour – blendplain oats into a fine flour in a food processor. Use gluten-free if necessary
For the cookie dough topping:
100g (1 cup) oat flour – blendplainoats into a fine flour in a food processor. Use gluten-free if necessary
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
80g (1/2 cup) soft dates – if you’re using dry dates, soak in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain
4 tbsp (1/4 cup) coconut oil, melted
6 tbsp (90ml) milk of choice
1 tsp vanilla extract – optional
60g (1/3 cup) dairy-free dark chocolate chips
Method:
Preheat your oven to 180*C/160*C fan assisted/350*F
Add all the brownie ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
Press the mixture into an 8×8 square cake tin lined with parchment paper.
Give the food processor bowl a quick rinse,then add in all the cookie dough ingredients and blend until smooth.
Fold in the chocolate chips then spread the mixture over the brownie layer.
Bake for 25 minutes. Leave to cool completely before slicing.
Enjoy!
Nadia2022-08-05T11:34:48+01:00November 17, 2019|Brownies, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, snack, Sugar Free, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|28 Comments
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28 Comments
MandyMay 23, 2017 at 11:23 pm - Reply
Check out this amazing and healthy recipes for brownies!!
PorsiaMay 24, 2017 at 7:01 am - Reply
Lovely music and good recipes!!
Thank you!!NonnaMay 25, 2017 at 5:46 pm - Reply
These brownies look wonderful! And what a great way to add protein. I am addicted to your hobnobs, and I bet the same thing will be true about your cookie dough brownies:-)
Jess wrightMay 27, 2017 at 9:44 pm - Reply
I LoVE these and so does my whole family! We added a bit more time in the oven and they came out great!
cakespyMay 31, 2017 at 11:48 am - Reply
Absolutely gorgeous and crave-worthy. I can’t look away from their beauty!
EmilyJune 1, 2017 at 3:24 am - Reply
Can the oats be subbed for anything else? I can’t have any grains. Wondering about tigernut flour …
CarlaDecember 22, 2017 at 6:16 am - Reply
I personally find that cooked quinoa or quinoa flakes can be good substitutions for oats. In my opinion, the tigernut flour or almond meal in this recipe may work?
Cassie Autumn TranJune 6, 2017 at 5:24 pm - Reply
YUM, how could I not resist clicking onto this recipe to look at the instructions on how to make them! These cookie dough brownies look so delectable, fluffy, soft, and rich in every way. Skipping on baking them would be an absolute mistake!
IndiaJune 12, 2017 at 12:15 pm - Reply
Looks delicious Sounds like amazing.
SoumyaJune 12, 2017 at 12:17 pm - Reply
Really looks awesome.
ChristyAugust 29, 2017 at 9:39 am - Reply
This looks so good! Is it possible to replace the black beans with chickpeas or adzuki beans?
AnnaSeptember 29, 2017 at 12:22 pm - Reply
Hello from France !
I made your recipe today and it was so tasty, delicious ! I served with banana “ice cream” and everyone loved. Thank you 🙂NadiaOctober 2, 2017 at 11:56 am - Reply
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Anna! 😀 thank you for your feedback 🙂
JessicaMarch 15, 2018 at 9:10 pm - Reply
I can hardly wait to try these! But for the cookie dough topping, is that 1 cup of oats before blending into flour, or 1 cup of oat flour?
NadiaMarch 16, 2018 at 1:28 pm - Reply
It’s 1 cup of oat flour, so measure it out after blending the oats 🙂 Look forward to hearing what you thought of them!
Carolina CordovezMarch 26, 2018 at 2:22 pm - Reply
Can the milk be substituted with anything? Like water? Or do you need to use some kind of milk?
NadiaMarch 26, 2018 at 6:28 pm - Reply
I would recommend milk – any kind will do. You could try water if you want, but I haven’t tried it myself.
AlexJune 29, 2018 at 4:13 pm - Reply
Can you blend the oats for the flour in a blender rather than a food processor? 🙂
NadiaJuly 17, 2018 at 11:33 am - Reply
Yes I do that and it works perfectly 😀
DonnaOctober 30, 2023 at 6:17 am - Reply
Looking forward to making this brownie. Is it ok to use rice bran oil (or a mild tasting oil) instead of coconut oil because I’m trying to reduce my cholesterol?
TalyaOctober 30, 2018 at 12:20 am - Reply
These look amazing! I was just wondering if the oil could be subbed out for anything else to make them oil-free?! Thanks so much and looking forward to baking these!
MandyFebruary 17, 2019 at 6:21 pm - Reply
Hi, can these be frozen?
Linda OrlandoMarch 1, 2020 at 12:20 pm - Reply
Would I be correct in assuming the beans are drained?
TabithaJune 9, 2021 at 2:58 pm - Reply
These are soooo delish… have made several times now exactly as published and hubby and I love them! Thanks so much!
NadiaJune 16, 2021 at 10:56 am - Reply
So glad you and your hubby enjoyed them Tabitha 😀
AshleyJune 26, 2022 at 6:08 pm - Reply
Can you replace the oil with Banana and still have them work?
NadiaJune 28, 2022 at 12:46 pm - Reply
Hi Ashley 🙂 I haven’t tried using banana for this recipe, so I can’t say for sure how it would turn out. It may be a little stodgy, but you could give it a try. Let me know if you do!
LaurenOctober 29, 2023 at 12:10 pm - Reply
Healthy brookies! Definitely giving this a try!
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