These Paleo Brownies are made in the food processor and are a no-bake, healthy treat that is loaded with superfoods and protein! Easy and delicious!
This is one of those recipes that you don’t really know what to call it.
Do I call it a protein brownie even though it lacks ALL of the not-so-waistline friendly qualities of what we know and love to shovel into our faces, to be a brownie?
Do I call it a date square because, well, it’s made from dates?
I don’t think I even have to tell you why I didn’t call it a “date square.” Your taste buds would probably rather watch paint dry than eat something with SUCH a boring name.
Do I call them fudgy chocolate chunk brownies even though you don’t make them?
The only way to solve this was to seek outside influence. I thought about ambushing the neighbours, tying them to a chair and feeding them unnamed-healthy-not-baked-goods until they had no choice but to help me on my naming quest.
But, considering they only ever seen me in leopard print pajama pants with a trench coat and bring pink boots on, wandering around outside, they already think I’m nuts.
Hey, I work from home. When I have to take my dog outside for 5 minutes, this girl ain’t taking the time to get dressed and look fancy.
Anyway.
So, I resorted to plan B.
Sneaky-ninja-attack the husband into secretly naming the creation for me..WITHOUT HIM KNOWING. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1. As soon as husband walks in the door, have him sit down and proclaim that you have made the BEST SWEET TREAT EVER.
Step 2. Ignore him when he asks (like he ALWAYS does) “what’s it made of?” You want him to be unbiased.
You also don’t want him to know it’s full of health and made from dates and KALE. He will get all pre-judgey on you.
Step 3. Make him take a bite. Let him chew for a second or 6. You don’t want to rush him. You need to make sure it’s the right name.
And, JUST as I was about to ponder what step 4 would be, he goes “YUM! What kind of BROWNIE is THIS?!”
DING DING DING. Dilemma solved.
Which then I responded “only the most good fo’ yo’ body protein brownie that JUSTSOHAPPENS to be Paleo-friendly, packed with superfoods, made in the FOOD PROCESSOR AND doesn’t require an oven.”
His eyes glazed over as he devoured brownie #2. Too much information at once does that to him.
Word of advice to you:
When your loved one bites into these ULTRA fudgy, thick, rich and naturally sweet easy gluten free dairy free brownies with bright bursts of blueberry, just keep the name to a minimum.
Healthy Paleo Brownies. That’s all they need to know.
I also shared the Paleo Brownies Recipe over on Food Fanatic, so be sure to check it out there!
If you need a great food processor to make these, I LOVE this one!
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LOOK! Nutrition facts! I asked you guys if you wanted them on Monday, and HOLY COW, yes you do! So, I’ll be including them on most recipes. However, for some recipes, I want you to enjoy the taste without stressing about the calories, so they won’t be listed. Also, due to everyone using different brands, please note that these can never be 100% accurate. For example, my own calculations come to 220 calories a brownie, the program I use says 250. So please read the disclaimer in the side bar of the blog. Hope you enjoy this new feature and it makes your life easier! 🙂
Want more chocolate paleo treats?
Deep Dish Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
Paleo Chocolate Lava Cakes
Skillet Hazelnut Paleo Brownies
Raw Brownies from around the web:
Vegan Brownies with Chocolate Ganache – The Minimalist Baker
Paleo Almond Butter Brownies – Delicious Meets Healthy
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Matea says
That’s just like my family! I can’t tell them exactly WHAT the sweet treat is until they’ve eaten it and said it was delicious or else it won’t go too well 🙂
I love all the fruits (and veggies) you use in this recipe! In the nutrition facts how much is the serving size? Thanks!
Taylor Kiser says
HAHA, I am so glad it’s not just my family! Sometimes it’s better to just not give them any preconceived notions!
The serving size will always be for 1 serving. So, if you like in the recipe, it says it makes 16 brownies. Provided you cut them into 16 bars, the nutrition is for 1 brownie. Does that make sense?
Sam @ SugarSpunRun says
Hahaha, I love how you didn’t tell your husband what they were made of, I’ve definitely been guilty of doing that a time or two, too. These look amazing, I love a good no-bake recipe AND I recently learned I quite like baking with dates and they’re such a great healthier sweetener
Taylor Kiser says
Sometimes ignorance is bliss right? 😉
Dates are the bomb! I am totally just getting into them too! Thanks Sam!
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says
You can call them whatever you want as long as I get one! Since its healthy and packed with good for you superfoods, this mama can have like 5?!
Taylor Kiser says
EXACTLY. You’re eating for 2. So you should have 6. 😉 Thanks!
Chicago Jogger says
I never say no to a dessert that’s healthy AND chocolate-y! Love this. Pinning!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so much for the brownie love and pin!
Layla @Gimme Delicious says
These brownies look heavenly!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks so much Layla!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
NO BAKE, paleo and well brownies? THESE need to be made for my birthday. 😉
Taylor Kiser says
WHEN IS IT?! AND yes, they do. Thank ya!
Julia says
The kale the kaaaaaaaaaaaaaaale though! I love you.
Taylor Kiser says
I knew you’d like it 🙂 Thank ya!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I love your sneaky way of getting your husband to name these brownies! These look amazing, Taylor! Such a great treat for Friday. And I’m swooning over the fact that these are no bake! Love! And pinned!
Taylor Kiser says
Woo hoo for no baking right?! Thanks Gayle! Happy Friday!
Danae @ Recipe Runner says
Our husbands sound very similar getting all judgy with words like sweetened with dates, quinoa, kale, and my husband’s biggest let down is if I say it’s vegan. It’s always nice to pull a quick one over on him and have him end up really liking it. I can totally see him liking these brownies, I just won’t tell him about the kale and dates! 😉
Taylor Kiser says
Haha, I never use the “v word” here! Always a no-go. Thanks Danae!
Heather - Butter&Burlap says
Hahaha “date square” or “brownie”…yea, I think I would have picked brownie too. Great recipe for a healthy brownie alternative! You’re so talented with your recipe creations!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you Heather, you are too sweet!!