Sweet, chocolaty, and absolutely delicious, these Halloween Brownie Bites are the perfect treat for your Halloween party. These little no-bake chocolate balls are super simple to make with only a few pantry ingredients. They are also made with only WHOLESOME ingredients, without added sugars. Fudgy and perfectly spiced, packed with flavor. Spooky, yummy, and so fun!
I noticed that as our son getting older, our Halloween is becoming more fun. We kinda enjoy Halloween more than previous years when he was younger. We used to have just one night dedicated to celebrate Halloween and have fun. But this year, everything is different.
Boys are much more involved in organizing the Halloween party. Our home is already fully decorated, a whole week ahead, which is super fun. Plus, our son is on a half-term break, and I decided to take some time off work. So everything is much, MUCH, more relaxed this year.
Also, we already have a scary movie list ready, Halloween menu is set (I just need to assemble everything). Plus, I've got all my Halloween sweet treats ready: I have our favorite Halloween Dark Chocolate Cookies baked and I have something new this year - these Halloween Brownie Bites that are incredibly delicious. And so fun!
These Brownie Bites are the perfect Halloween treat. Sweet, full of dark chocolate flavor, soft and fudgy. So enjoyable and completely addictive. Plus, they are totally guilt-free - made with WHOLESOME ingredients, without any added sugars. Plus they are packed with my favorite SUPERFOODS. Absolutely fantastic! Oh, and did I mention they are filled with chunks of dark chocolate? Yes, that too! It's a treat you don't want to miss this Halloween. Trust me.
Ingredients used
To make these Brownie Bites, you will need ONLY a few super simple ingredients that are very common in everyone's pantry. I also offer plenty of substitutions, so there's no excuse not to make them this Halloween. You will need:
- WALNUTS - Walnuts are great for making no-bake treats. They give firm structure, texture, and wonderful taste, not to mention they enhance treats with many essential nutrients. Walnuts are known as a good source of Omega-3's, an essential fatty acid important for keeping our heart healthy. Also, they are an excellent source of powerful antioxidants that fights inflammation and protecting us from illnesses. I absolutely love using them to make energy balls.
- CACAO POWDER - I always use unprocessed raw cacao powder that is bitter, deep-flavored, and so incredibly healthy. Cacao powder is one of the richest sources of polyphenols – a powerful antioxidant that has been linked to many health benefits. Cacao gave these Brownie Bites a gorgeous chocolaty flavor and made them absolutely irresistible.
- DATES - Dates are a great addition to snacks like these. They bind ingredients together but also give sweetness that is completely natural. Dates also have an excellent nutrition profile. They are packed with many vitamins and minerals, as well as antioxidants. I used Medjool dates here. Medjool dates have a rich, almost caramel-like taste and a soft, chewy texture. You can substitute them for any regular dates you find in the store.
To give these sweet chocolaty delights even more power, I added my favorite superfoods. I used:
- CINNAMON: I'm using Ceylon cinnamon, also known as "true" cinnamon. It's a highly delicious spice with many health benefits. Cinnamon gave these Brownie Bites very seasonal flavor.
- HEMP SEEDS: They are an excellent source of healthy Omega-3s, but also a great source of proteins. A great addition to pancakes. You can substitute hemp seeds with chia seeds or flax seeds.
- DRIED CRANBERRIES: I added them to balance the sweetness from dates. Dried cranberries are a tart and amazing addition to treats like this.
I wanted to make Halloween Brownie Bites extra special, so I added DARK CHOCOLATE bits as well. I always use 80% or more dark chocolate made without refined sugars. You can find it in a health store, or any store nowadays.
I also added a pinch of ground cloves. This spice has amazing flavor. You can skip cloves if you dislike the strong taste, but I highly recommend not to. Cloves pairs so well with dark chocolate.
If you're missing some ingredients, just look at the substitution section below. I offer some alternatives.
How to make Halloween Brownie Bites
To make spooky Brownie Bites, you will need a food processor or chopper. Other than that, this recipe is fairly EASY to make. Here are step by step instructions, how I make them:
- Prepare and measure all ingredients using measuring cups.
- Soak pitted Medjool dates in hot water for a few minutes. Drain them, and reserve the water.
- Take a high-speed food processor and chop the walnuts until finely ground.
- Add in soaked drained dates, cacao powder, hemp seeds, Ceylon cinnamon, and ground cloves (if using). Process everything on high speed for about two minutes until the dough is formed.
- Don't worry if the dough seems dry in the beginning. Just continue mixing. Dates will release juices and make it sticky. Scrap down the dough with a spatula if needed.
- Stop processing and check texture by pinching the dough between your fingers. Now it should be sticky and able to keep its shape.
- If the mixture is too dry, add a bit of reserved date water (just a teaspoon). Mix again and check the texture.
- Finally, add in chopped dark chocolate bits and dried cranberries. Puls for few times just to mix everything together.
- Using a teaspoon, scoop out the dough and roll between your palms to form a little bite-size ball. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Roll the balls in colorful Halloween sugar sprinkles. Place them on a plate, serving tray, or in an airtight container and refrigerate to harden.
- From this amount of ingredients, you can make 20-22 bite-sized balls. The recommended serving size is 2-4 balls.
Pro tips
- Taste the dough after mixing all ingredients. These Brownie Bites are mildly sweet, so if you feel like you need a bit more sweetness, feel free to add a teaspoon of maple syrup, raw honey, or date syrup.
- Note: If you're adding liquid sweetener, then there's no need to add water. Sweetener will bind the dough and make the texture sticky.
- Make sure you chop the dark chocolate into tiny pieces so you can form a nice tiny ball without having big chunks spreading out.
Substitutions
- You can substitute hemp seeds with ground flax seeds or chia seeds.
- You can substitute Medjool date with regular dates, commonly called Deglet Noor. Regular dates are smaller than Medjool dates, so you might need to use more, 12-14 dates.
- You can substitute the chopped dark chocolate with dark chocolate chips.
- You can substitute dried cranberries with raisins, sultanas, or currants.
How to store Halloween Brownie Bites
- Store in a glass cookie jar or closed airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Refrigerated they will last longer, up to 10 days.
- HOW TO FREEZE: Place them in a zip-lock bag. Keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw for 10 minutes at room temperature before consuming.
Halloween Brownie Bites calories
These Halloween Brownie Bites are perfectly healthy and low-calorie snacks. From ingredients, you will get around 20-22 bite-sized balls. The recommended serving size is 2-4 balls. One ball has around 100 calories. They are FREE from added and refined sugars, packed only with good-for-you nutrients and calories, so you don't need to overthink too much here. Enjoy freely.
Everything about these Halloween Brownie Bites is absolutely amazing. They are:
- Easy to make with only a few simple pantry ingredients.
- They are full of good-for-you nutrients that promote optimal health.
- They are rich in healthy Omega-3s that promote heart health.
- They are FREE of added and refined sugars.
- They are gluten-free and vegan.
- Low in calories, kid-friendly, and very satisfying.
- Soft, fudgy, loaded with dark chocolate flavor + sweet, and absolutely delicious!
- Perfect party treat but also an everyday healthy snack.
Have a fun Halloween. Enjoy!
Halloween Brownie Bites
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 Medjool dates
- 1 ½ cup walnuts
- ¼ cup cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
- 1 tablespoon dried cranberries
- ¼ cup chopped dark chocolate
- 1 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon
- Pinch of ground cloves optional
- Colorful sprinkles for rolling
Instructions
- Soak pitted Medjool dates in hot water for a few minutes. Drain them, and reserve the water.
- In a high-speed food processor, chop the walnuts until finely ground.
- Add in soaked and drained dates, cacao powder, hemp seeds, Ceylon cinnamon, and a pinch of ground cloves. Process everything on high speed for about two minutes until the dough is formed. Scrap down the dough with a spatula if needed.
- Stop processing and check texture by pinching the dough between your fingers. It should be sticky and able to keep its shape.
- If the mixture is too dry, add a 1-2 teaspoon of reserved date water. Mix again and check the texture.
- Add in chopped dark chocolate bits and dried cranberries. Puls for few times just to mix everything together.
- Using a teaspoon, scoop out the dough and roll between your palms to form a little bite-size ball. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Roll the balls in colorful sugar sprinkles. Place them on a plate, serving tray, or in an airtight container and refrigerate to harden.
Notes
Taste the dough after mixing all ingredients. Add a teaspoon of maple syrup, raw honey, or date syrup if you feel the mixture is not sweet enough to your taste. Note: If you're adding liquid sweetener, then there's no need to add extra water. Sweetener will bind the dough and make the texture sticky.
Chop the dark chocolate into tiny pieces so you can form a nice tiny ball. SUBSTITUTIONS
Substitute hemp seeds with ground flax seeds or chia seeds.
Substitute Medjool date with regular dates, commonly called Deglet Noor. Regular dates are smaller than Medjool dates, so you might need to use more, 12-14 dates.
Substitute the chopped dark chocolate with dark chocolate chips.
Substitute dried cranberries with raisins, sultanas, or currants. STORING
Store in a glass cookie jar or closed airtight container. It will last up to 5 days at room temperature, or up to 10 days if refrigerated.
TO FREEZE: Place the balls in a zip-lock bag. Keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw for 10 minutes at room temperature before consuming. Given nutritional values don't include sprinkles. Nutritional Disclaimer
Nutrition
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Nicole says
These look so fudge and chocolatey! I could snack on dates just as they are, and using them for energy bites is something I do frequently. I love that these are a healthy indulgent treat - so many great flavours and textures in play!
Sandra Shaffer says
Perfect little snacks and these can be enjoyed all year long. I had chia seeds, so used those in place of the hemp. So tasty!