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My edible brownie batter recipe is rich, fudgy, and endlessly customizable. Only 4 ingredients and one bowl are needed, and there’s NO oven, eggs, or heat-treated flour!
Ready for more no-bake treats? Try my healthy cookie dough, pumpkin cookie dough, or snickerdoodle cookie dough next.
I am obsessed with all things brownies and all things cookie dough. Considering I have quite a few edible cookie dough recipes up my sleeve, I figured I might as well try something new–like brownie batter!
Is it okay to eat raw brownie batter?
Traditional brownies (and brownie batter) are made with raw all-purpose flour and raw eggs, which can contain harmful bacteria and aren’t safe to eat. However, you can create the perfect edible brownie batter with a few small tweaks and ingredient changes.
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Why I love this recipe
- Only 4 Ingredients. Just almond butter, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and chocolate chips.
- No raw flour. Meaning there’s no heat treating or waiting for it to cool off.
- It’s secretly healthy. It’s naturally vegan, gluten-free, and free of refined sugar!
- Ready in 5 minutes. When it comes to no-bake recipes, I’m all about instant gratification. This brownie batter recipe ticks that box!
Ingredients needed
- Almond butter. Use smooth and drippy almond butter with no added sugar. Skip the expensive store-bought stuff and make my homemade almond butter.
- Maple syrup. Adds sweetness and keeps the mixture smooth.
- Cocoa powder. I used unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder for a smooth, rich chocolate flavor. Sift it first to remove any clumps.
- Chocolate chips. Optional, but you can never have too much chocolate!
How to make edible brownie batter cookie dough
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1- Mix the ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond butter, maple syrup, and cocoa powder. Stir in the chocolate chips.
Step 2- Serve. Transfer the edible brownie dough to a bowl and enjoy immediately.
Arman’s recipe tips
- If the almond butter is too thick, microwave it with the maple syrup.
- Adjust the consistency. The dough should be sticky, thick, and spoonable. If the batter is too thick, whisk in a splash of almond milk. If it’s too thin, add cocoa powder, almond flour, or coconut flour until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Freeze the batter into chunks and add them to my brownie ice cream or use it as the base for my brownie cheesecake.
Variations
- Swap the nut butter. I prefer the natural sweetness of almond butter, but you can use cashew butter or peanut butter if you prefer. For a nut-free recipe, use sunflower seed butter or tahini.
- Your favorite add-ins. Swap the chocolate chips for chopped nuts, white chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, or mini marshmallows.
- Toppings! Add sprinkles, chocolate sauce, caramel syrup, or a sprinkle of sea salt.
Storage instructions
To store: Leftover brownie batter must be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It’ll stay fresh for up to two weeks. Let it soften at room temperature for 10 minutes before digging in.
To freeze: Place leftovers in an airtight container and store them in the freezer for up to six months. Let it thaw completely in the fridge.
Frequently asked questions
It’s not recommended to make brownie batter from a boxed mix, as it contains raw all-purpose flour and would need to be heat-treated before use.
Brownie batter should NOT be gooey. It should be thick, sticky, and easy to dig into with a spoon. If yours is a little too “wet”, add some oat flour, coconut flour, or almond flour.
No, it’s not recommended to bake this brownie batter as it won’t yield the best cookie texture.
More no-bake desserts to try
- No-bake brownies
- Fudge cookies
- Cookie dough bites
- Pot de creme
- Or any of these no-bake recipes
Edible Brownie Batter
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 6 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add your almond butter, maple syrup, and cocoa powder and mix well. Fold through the chocolate chips.
- Transfer the brownie batter into a bowl and enjoy immediately.
I need this in my life ❤️
This on photo actually looks like choco oatmeal. Really interesting recipe.
It seems this is like healthy Nutella. So amazing recipe. I will also add chocolate whey protein and it will be even healthier.
Loved this. I used walnut butter and it was amazing
First time using peanut butter( wa too many go warm up my almond butter from the fridge) instead of almond butter and got to say..not going to anymore .Almond butter has a more mild taste so it doesn’t come thru in your desserts I’ve used it for. This ended up tasting just like peanut butter mixed wchocolate Its ok but I didnt want rge over taste .Oh well
Can you include the total number of grams of sugar in this recipe?
This recipe card doesn’t include it 🙂
If I want to add coconut sugar instead of maple syrup how do I proceed
Do your carb stats reflect regular chocolate chips or keto? Thanks.
This one is not using the keto substitutes. If you do, there would be barely any sugar and less calories (due to the syrup)
Do you think I could double the recipe, freeze it and thaw when I’m ready to eat it?
Marc
You sure can! I love portioning them in single serving containers 🙂
I just made this and added a few pecan pieces! Chilling in the fridge for when my next sweet tooth hits, thanks!
Arman…I think of all the KETO recipes that come across my email (I really need to thin those out) you have the most interesting and delicious ones.
Thank you so much for taking the huge amount of time (I’m sure) to keep your recipes fresh and yummy!
🙂 You are so sweet, Donna! Glad to have you here!
Loved this. I used walnut butter and it was amazing
This sounds delicious!
Thank you so much!