Dessert for 18
No-Bake Brownie Bites
Nuts, fruit, cocoa, banana, and flaxseed form rich brownie bites that chill before receiving a chocolate topping.
$2.11for 4 servings
$0.53 per serving$2.11 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 18servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianDairy-freeGluten-freeKid-friendlyBudgetDessertsNo-cookGame daySummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $5.91Typical price |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 6 oz | $2.70Typical price |
| Bananas$0.62/lb typical | a little | $0.04Typical price |
| Marshmallows and candy$0.25/oz typical | a little | $0.00Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.48 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaHoney or maple syrupSalt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 1/4 cup ground flax seed
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 6 prunes
- 2 tbsp cacao nibs
- 1/4 banana
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp coconut oil
- 1/8 tsp peppermint extract (optional)
Steps
- Pulse the almonds, cashews, flaxseed, cocoa powder, prunes, banana, vanilla, salt, and maple syrup until a sticky mixture forms.
- Stir in the cacao nibs and press the mixture into 18 small balls.
- Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together for 30 seconds, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle the chocolate mixture over the bites and add the peppermint extract if using.
- Chill the brownie bites for 30 minutes before serving.
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