Edible Brownie Batter Bites

I love to have quick and easy snacks on hand to satisfy cravings at a moment’s notice. You don’t have to feel guilty about indulging your sweet tooth with these Edible Brownie Batter truffles.

They make great lunch box treats or after school snacks. Or place a few in a plastic bag and throw them in your purse so you’re never caught off guard when hunger strikes.

Ingredient notes and substitutions

Flour ~ Most flours aren’t safe to consume raw, but oat flour is one of the exceptions. When oats are processed, into oat flour or rolled oats, etc, they are heat treated. [source] So, make sure you grab oat flour for this edible brownie batter recipe.

If you need this recipe to be gluten-free, be sure to use certified gluten-free oat flour as oats are often processed on machines that also process wheat.

You can also easily make your own homemade oat flour by blending rolled oats on high until you reach a flour consistency.

Coconut milk powder ~ Coconut milk powder adds a subtle, but delicious sweet flavor. It’s a great product to have on hand if you make a lot of dairy-free and vegan recipes. It’s delicious in curries and smoothies!

You can sub coconut flour instead if you don’t have the milk powder. You could also add vanilla or chocolate flavored protein powder if you want an extra protein punch. Or just add a little more oat flour.

Cocoa powder ~ Unsweetened cocoa powder provides that classic, rich chocolate taste that brownies are known for.

Milk ~ I went with oat milk here, but any unsweetened, plain non-dairy milk will work.

Sweetener ~ Agave syrup or pure maple syrup can be used to sweetened up these little bites.

Oil ~ A bit of coconut oil brings richness and will help the brownie bites set up once rolled into balls.

You can omit the oil and use extra milk if you prefer, especially if you don’t want/need them to a hold a particular shape.

Chocolate chips ~ Vegan chocolate chips are readily available in most grocery stores these days. Use your favorite brand.

Mini chocolate chips will work best when rolling the edible brownie batter into balls, but regular ones are fine if that’s what you have.

You can leave them out if you don’t want chunks in your batter.

Extras ~ A pinch of salt balances out the sweetness and enhances the chocolate flavor.

A splash of pure vanilla extract is always a great idea. You don’t really taste it when it’s there, but you’ll notice a different if you leave it out.

A half teaspoon of espresso powder would be a nice touch if you like.

Change up the flavor by adding a tablespoon or two of creamy peanut butter or almond butter. Omit the oil in the recipe if you add this. Add additional milk, if necessary.

Add all the dry ingredients, except the chocolate chips, to a mixing bowl and whisk to combine.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir well until all the dry ingredients are fully moistened.

Stir in the chocolate chips.

You can grab a spoon and dig right into the batter if you like. Or form the batter, 1 tablespoon at a time, into little truffles for easy grab-n-go snacking.

Storage

Fridge: Store the edible brownie batter bites in an air-tight container in the fridge for 4 to 5 days.

Freezer: You can also freeze them! Place the brownie bites on a large plate or baking sheet spaced out in one even layer. Freeze. Once frozen, transfer the bites to a freezer-safe plastic bag or container. They will keep well for 2 to 3 months.

Let thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.

Pro tips and tricks

~ Unlike traditional brownie batter that is quite runny, this brownie batter should be thick and easily eaten with a spoon.

~ If the batter is too crumbly, add additional non-dairy milk 1 tablespoon at a time until you can form it into balls easily.

~ If the batter is too sticky, add additional oat flour 1 tablespoon at a time until you can form it into balls easily.

~ Use mini chocolate chips for the best texture. If you only have regular size chocolate chips the batter balls won’t hold together as well. Try chopping up the regular size chips into smaller pieces before mixing them in.

~ If you don’t plan to roll the batter into balls, then the consistency can be whatever you desire. Add more milk and maybe a touch more oil (or melted vegan butter) for a fudgier consistency.