A super easy and decadent treat – these no-bake pistachio brownies are rich and chocolatey, but made with healthier ingredients!
A simple no-bake base packed with oats, cocoa, a little maple syrup to sweeten and a bit of coconut oil to bind everything together. The centre is made up of pistachio butter, whole pistachios and a little more coconut oil and maple syrup.
Pistachios are such an underrated nut. It’s by far my favourite nut. I do think it’s so underrated and under used in the west. Whereas in the Middle East where I grew up, it’s the most popular. They use it in so many desserts and even savoury dishes. But they’re mostly enjoyed on their own – salted and roasted in their shells. By the way, if you haven’t tried salted roasted pistachios, you need to drop whatever you’re doing and go get some from your local supermarket asap!
My no-bake desserts are generally the most popular recipes on the blog and the ones that usually get the best engagement on my socials. Not that I’m complaining, they’re my favourite too! I love making them, shooting them and eating them more than baked treats. They’re so much easier in general and are less likely to fail. They’re so much easier to adjust and change around too.
As well as being no-bake, these pistachio brownies are also:
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Soy-free
- Egg-free
- Easy to make
- Super decadnet
- And made using healthier ingredients!
A must try for all you chocolate and pistachio fans out there!
No-bake Pistachio Brownies
Make – 8
Ingredients
For the base
100g (3.5 oz) oat flour – plain oats blended into a fine flour in the food processor. Use gluten-free oats if necessary.
4 tbsp cocoa powder
Pinch of salt
4 tbsp pistachio butter
3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
2 tbsp maple syrup
For the pistachio centre
100g (3.5 oz) pistachio butter
2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
2 tbsp maple syrup
A pinch of salt
80g (2.8 oz) unsalted pistachios
For the topping
150g (5.3 oz) dark chocolate
1 tbsp coconut oil
Method
Mix the base ingredients in a bowl, then transfer into a loaf tin (I use a 22×12 cm loaf tin) lined with baking paper. Press down using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
In another bowl, mix together the pistachio butter, coconut oil, maple syrup and salt until smooth. Fold in the pistachios, then smooth over the chocolate base. Freeze for 1-2 hours.
Melt the chocolate and coconut oil in the microwave or using the double boiler method.
Once the Pistachio centre has set, take out of the freezer and pour the melted chocolate on top. Allow the chocolate to set for a few minutes, then slice and enjoy!
Nadia2022-04-21T18:19:35+01:00April 21, 2022|Brownies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|17 Comments
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17 Comments
AncyApril 22, 2022 at 7:29 pm - Reply
We don’t get pistachio butter here
NadiaApril 23, 2022 at 11:12 pm - Reply
You can make your own or you can use another nut butter instead 🙂
Priti DhinoraAugust 30, 2023 at 4:12 pm - Reply
Aap sweets ke classes karvate ho
Mary PickleApril 22, 2022 at 10:14 pm - Reply
Looks really good and healthy
NadiaApril 23, 2022 at 11:12 pm - Reply
Thank you Mary 🙂 Let me know if you try them!
Mary PickleApril 22, 2022 at 10:14 pm - Reply
Thank you
CarrieApril 25, 2022 at 9:06 am - Reply
Is there something I could use instead of coconut oil? It makes me sick when used in desserts
NadiaApril 26, 2022 at 4:43 pm - Reply
Hi Carrie 🙂 you can use butter or a vegan alternative if you prefer 🙂
AgnieszkaMay 3, 2022 at 5:43 pm - Reply
Fabulous recipe! Thank you for sharing?
NadiaMay 4, 2022 at 12:20 pm - Reply
Thank you Agnieszka 🙂
AbbyJanuary 28, 2023 at 5:13 am - Reply
Omg pistachios are my favorite nut too!! As well as macadamia. They are prob the only nut I usually eat roasted and salted by itself. I grew up eating them with my mom where we’d break the shell in half and pull out the nut and eat it (I’m sure you know what I’m saying lol) but I’ve always loved them. I’ll have to make this!!
OxanaFebruary 23, 2023 at 10:45 pm - Reply
Hi, what is the best way to make pistachio butter?
NadiaFebruary 24, 2023 at 6:11 pm - Reply
Hi 🙂 You can make your own by blending raw or roasted pistachios in a powerful blender or food processor until smooth.
analiaAugust 9, 2023 at 8:32 pm - Reply
buenas tardes . en argentina no hay avena sin gluten , como la puedo suplantar?
NadiaAugust 10, 2023 at 11:11 am - Reply
Hi Analia 🙂 You can try something like almond flour, but I haven’t tried it myself so I can’t say for sure how it will turn out or how much to use.
ViktorijaSeptember 21, 2023 at 8:52 pm - Reply
Where should I keep it after preparation? Fridge or freezer?
NadiaSeptember 22, 2023 at 12:02 pm - Reply
They’re best stored in the fridge in an air-tight container 🙂
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