No-bake Chocolate, Walnut, Date, Apricot &amp; Peanut Butter Brownies

8 pitted dates — if needed, soak in hot water for a few minutes beforehand

12 dried apricots — if needed, soak in hot water for a few minutes beforehand

1⅓ cups walnuts (about 5.3 oz / 150 g)

3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (about 0.9 oz / 25 g)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips, 70% cacao (about 1 oz / 30 g)

Add the walnuts to a food processor and blend until finely ground, with a texture similar to coarse flour.
Add the pitted dates, dried apricots, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Blend again until you have a thick, sticky dough.
Line a small 5½ × 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Transfer the mixture to the pan and press it down firmly and evenly using the back of a spoon.
Spread the peanut butter evenly over the top of the brownie.
Sprinkle with the dark chocolate chips, then refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Course🍰Dessert

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🍰Dessert

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions📆Everyday🍎Healthy Treat🍿Snack

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 15m