These healthy no bake brownies have been specifically designed for breakfast, and made with no butter, grains, oil or sugar, but you’d never tell! Satisfying, rich and decadent tasting, these healthy no bake breakfast brownies are naturally gluten free, paleo, vegan, dairy free and refined sugar free!
Just see how EASY these no bake breakfast brownies are to whip up below….seriously.
Gretchen Wieners may have failed in making fetch happen.
Unlike Gretchen Wieners, brownies for breakfast WILL happen.
Heck, they have happened….but now it’s time for them to be given a (no) bake over.
I remember when I first posted these flourless breakfast brownies, I received an assortment of positive and constructive feedback. A common one stated that brownies before 10am were borderline sinful. These were often from parents who thought the concept was good, but wouldn’t willingly serve it to their kids.
I get it.
I really do.
When I think of brownies and their ingredients, the first things that pop into my head are butter, sugar, margarine, brown sugar, eggs, more sugar, Beyonce’s left shoe and more butter. However, my flourless breakfast brownies were designed specifically to NOT include any of the above. They were intended to focus more on a balance of the three macronutrients- Protein, healthy fats and carbohydrates.
Progress? I think so.
No, wait.
There was one more big qualm.
“I don’t want to turn on my oven.”
Okay, THIS I totally get.
I’ve spent the last year consistently traveling and more often than not, most of the temperatures experienced have been extremely hot. Clearly, no bake recipes are not a mystery on here and are something I love to share and will continue to do do. So, how about making a breakfast brownie which requires NO baking and also contains none of the classic ‘brownie’ ingredients….without sacrificing on taste?
With summer clearly present and the concept of yogurt bowls, overnight oats or breakfast cookies to eventually get redundant, so we turn to another dessert for breakfast- Brownies.
These healthy no bake breakfast brownies are hearty, fudgy and loaded with chocolate goodness! Unlike traditional brownies made with butter, oil, multiple forms of sugar and margarine, these contain none of those. Instead, this recipe focuses on smart substitutes to keep you satisfied and fulfilled. The first switch is to replace the white sugar with a sticky sweetener (in this case, I opted for
The first switch is to replace the white sugar with a sticky sweetener (in this case, I opted for pure maple syrup). We then omit the white flour and go grain free, using my favorite coconut flour. For moisture and texture, I used mashed sweet potato and drippy almond butter. This worked as a fantastic replacement for butter and oil, and also added a delicious, natural sweetness. For an (optional) high protein boost, I opted to add a scoop of protein powder (I used this vegan brown rice blend, and also have used this casein blend and paleo blend before). Finally, these healthy no bake breakfast brownies are also naturally gluten free, vegan, paleo, dairy free and refined sugar free!
HACK! Obviously, no brownie is complete without a frosting. Instead of using my standard protein frosting, I tried this frosting here, and loved the sheen and added richness it provided!
Or don’t.
Whatever floats your (brownie) boat.
Make these healthy No Bake Breakfast Brownies and let’s remove the stigma that brownies before 10am is unacceptable.
It will be standard.
Healthy No Bake Breakfast Brownies
Healthy No Bake Breakfast Brownies loaded with chocolate and SUPER fudgy, but made with no butter, oil, flour or sugar! Paleo, vegan, gluten free!
For the brownies
1/2 cup coconut flour, sifted
1/2 cup cocoa powder, sifted
1 scoop chocolate protein powder (optional)
1/2 cup nut butter of choice (I used drippy almond)
3/4 cup pure maple syrup (can sub for honey, agave or brown rice syrup)
1/2 cup mashed sweet potato (can sub for mashed pumpkin)
For the frosting
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
3 T maple syrup
pinch vanilla extract
For the protein frosting
2 scoops chocolate protein powder (see recommendations above)
1-2 T granulated sweetener of choice (optional)
1-2 T nut butter of choice (optional)
Milk of choice, to form batter
Instructions
Just see how EASY these no bake breakfast brownies are to whip up below….seriously.
Gretchen Wieners may have failed in making fetch happen.
Unlike Gretchen Wieners, brownies for breakfast WILL happen.
Heck, they have happened….but now it’s time for them to be given a (no) bake over.
I remember when I first posted these flourless breakfast brownies, I received an assortment of positive and constructive feedback. A common one stated that brownies before 10am were borderline sinful. These were often from parents who thought the concept was good, but wouldn’t willingly serve it to their kids.
I get it.
I really do.
When I think of brownies and their ingredients, the first things that pop into my head are butter, sugar, margarine, brown sugar, eggs, more sugar, Beyonce’s left shoe and more butter. However, my flourless breakfast brownies were designed specifically to NOT include any of the above. They were intended to focus more on a balance of the three macronutrients- Protein, healthy fats and carbohydrates.
Progress? I think so.
No, wait.
There was one more big qualm.
“I don’t want to turn on my oven.”
Okay, THIS I totally get.
I’ve spent the last year consistently traveling and more often than not, most of the temperatures experienced have been extremely hot. Clearly, no bake recipes are not a mystery on here and are something I love to share and will continue to do do. So, how about making a breakfast brownie which requires NO baking and also contains none of the classic ‘brownie’ ingredients….without sacrificing on taste?
With summer clearly present and the concept of yogurt bowls, overnight oats or breakfast cookies to eventually get redundant, so we turn to another dessert for breakfast- Brownies.
These healthy no bake breakfast brownies are hearty, fudgy and loaded with chocolate goodness! Unlike traditional brownies made with butter, oil, multiple forms of sugar and margarine, these contain none of those. Instead, this recipe focuses on smart substitutes to keep you satisfied and fulfilled. The first switch is to replace the white sugar with a sticky sweetener (in this case, I opted for
The first switch is to replace the white sugar with a sticky sweetener (in this case, I opted for pure maple syrup). We then omit the white flour and go grain free, using my favorite coconut flour. For moisture and texture, I used mashed sweet potato and drippy almond butter. This worked as a fantastic replacement for butter and oil, and also added a delicious, natural sweetness. For an (optional) high protein boost, I opted to add a scoop of protein powder (I used this vegan brown rice blend, and also have used this casein blend and paleo blend before). Finally, these healthy no bake breakfast brownies are also naturally gluten free, vegan, paleo, dairy free and refined sugar free!
HACK! Obviously, no brownie is complete without a frosting. Instead of using my standard protein frosting, I tried this frosting here, and loved the sheen and added richness it provided!
Or don’t.
Whatever floats your (brownie) boat.
Make these healthy No Bake Breakfast Brownies and let’s remove the stigma that brownies before 10am is unacceptable.
It will be standard.
Healthy No Bake Breakfast Brownies
Healthy No Bake Breakfast Brownies loaded with chocolate and SUPER fudgy, but made with no butter, oil, flour or sugar! Paleo, vegan, gluten free!
For the brownies
1/2 cup coconut flour, sifted
1/2 cup cocoa powder, sifted
1 scoop chocolate protein powder (optional)
1/2 cup nut butter of choice (I used drippy almond)
3/4 cup pure maple syrup (can sub for honey, agave or brown rice syrup)
1/2 cup mashed sweet potato (can sub for mashed pumpkin)
For the frosting
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
3 T maple syrup
pinch vanilla extract
For the protein frosting
2 scoops chocolate protein powder (see recommendations above)
1-2 T granulated sweetener of choice (optional)
1-2 T nut butter of choice (optional)
Milk of choice, to form batter
Instructions
- Line a small, deep baking tray with baking paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add your coconut flour, cocoa and protein powder and set aside.
- In a microwave safe bowl or stovetop, melt your nut butter with your maple syrup until combined. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and mix until fully incorporated. Stir through the mashed sweet potato until fully incorporated and batter is even. If batter is too thick, add a tablespoon or more of milk of choice until a very thick batter is formed. If batter is too thin, add a dash more coconut flour.
- Read full recipe here : HEALTHY NO BAKE BREAKFAST BROWNIES