Cosmic Brownie Stuffed Dates
These Cosmic Brownie Stuffed Dates are made with medjool dates, a no-bake brownie filling, coated in chocolate, and topped with sprinkles. Vegan, gluten‑free, and ready in minutes!
For more nostalgic desserts, try my No Bake Cosmic Brownies, Homemade Nutter Butter Cookies, and Snickers Stuffed Dates next!
My favorite treat as a kid? Cosmic brownies. knew it was going to be a good day when I found one in my lunchbox (which didn’t happen that often).
These cosmic brownie stuffed dates are my grown-up, better-for-you twist on the classic. We’re talking juicy medjool dates stuffed with a vegan and gluten-free brownie batter, dunked in dark chocolate, and finished with rainbow sprinkles. All yours in just 15 minutes!
They’re soft, chewy, fudgy… basically, everything you loved about cosmic brownies but in a bite‑sized, no‑bake, secretly‑healthy package, without any of the preservatives, artificial ingredients, or sugar crash.
Table of Contents
If you enjoy stuffed dates as much as I do, you’ll love my Snickers Stuffed Dates, Pistachio Stuffed Dates, Cookie Dough Stuffed Dates, and Samoas Stuffed Dates.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Better-for-you version of cosmic brownies
- Soft, chewy and super fudgy
- No-bake + ready 15 minutes
- A fun, kid‑friendly treat
- Perfect for snacks, desserts, or party treats
- Vegan, gluten-free + naturally sweetened
Ingredients Needed
Scroll down to the recipe card to get the full recipe with measurements!
- Medjool Dates: Soft, chewy, naturally sweet, and perfect for stuffing, just like in my samoas stuffed dates and ferrero rocher stuffed dates!
- Almond Flour: Gives the brownie batter its soft, fudgy texture while keeping this recipe gluten-free.
- Cocoa Powder: For chocolate flavor.
- Almond Butter: Binds the brownie batter mixture together; same reason I use it in my no bake brownie recipe.
- Maple Syrup: Adds natural sweetness.
- Vanilla Extract: Adds a depth of flavor.
- Vegan Chocolate Chips: For the chocolate coating.
- Sprinkles: What’s a cosmic brownie without the sprinkles? I like using naturally colored sprinkles.
Substitutions & Variations
- Almond Butter: Use peanut butter or cashew butter.
- Nut-Free Option: Swap the almond flour for oat flour. Use sunflower seed butter or tahini instead of almond butter.
- Chocolate Chips: Stir mini chocolate chips into the brownie batter.
- Sweet + Salty: Add a pinch of flaky sea salt on top for a sweet‑salty combo.
How to Make Cosmic Brownie Stuffed Dates (Step-by-Step)
- Step 1: Mix together almond flour, cocoa powder, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until a dough forms. Add a spoonful to the center of each pitted date.
- Step 2: Dip each stuffed date in melted chocolate. Add rainbow sprinkles on top before the chocolate sets. Place in the fridge for 5–10 minutes to set, then enjoy!
Megan’s Tips
- Use medjool dates: Medjool dates are soft, large, naturally sweet, and caramel-like. Other varieties tend to be smaller, less tender, and not as sweet.
- Add a little coconut oil to the chocolate: Add ½ teaspoon melted coconut oil when melting the chocolate to create a smoother, glossier coating. It also makes it easier to dip the dates.
FAQs
They taste like a rich, fudgy cosmic brownie with a soft caramel center. The medjool dates add natural sweetness and a chewy texture, while the chocolate coating and rainbow sprinkles bring that nostalgic flavor.
Yes! Swap the nut butter for sunflower seed butter or tahini and use oat flour instead of almond flour. The flavor will change slightly, but they’ll still be delicious.
Store your cosmic brownie stuffed dates in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze them for longer. They’re delicious straight from the fridge.
Stuffed dates are a better-for-you dessert made with whole ingredients like dates, nuts, and dark chocolate.
More Stuffed Date Recipes You’ll Love
Once you make these Cosmic Brownie Stuffed Dates, you’ll want to try them all!
If you make this recipe, please be sure to leave a comment and ★★★★★ star rating below. Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram so I can see your creations!
Cosmic Brownie Stuffed Dates
Ingredients
- 8 medjool dates
- ½ cup almond flour
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons almond butter
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup vegan chocolate chips
- rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Slice each date lengthwise (be careful not to cut all the way through). Remove the pit if not already pitted.
- In a small bowl, mix together almond flour, cocoa powder, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until a fudgy dough forms.
- Add a spoonful of the brownie batter into each date.
- Melt the vegan chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until completely melted.
- Dip each stuffed date into the melted chocolate, coating it completely. Add rainbow sprinkles on top before the chocolate sets.
- Place in the fridge for 5-10 minutes to set, then enjoy!
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Notes
- Use fresh, soft dates: Medjool dates are soft, large, naturally sweet, and caramel-like. Other varieties tend to be smaller, less tender, and not as sweet.
- Add a little coconut oil to the chocolate: Add ½ teaspoon of melted coconut oil when melting your chocolate to create a smoother, glossier coating. It also makes it easier to dip.
- Substitutions:
- Almond Butter: Use peanut butter or cashew butter.
- Nut-Free Option: Swap the almond flour for oat flour. Use sunflower seed butter or tahini instead of almond butter.
- Storage: Keep them in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage. They’re delicious straight from the fridge and taste like candy!
Made this last night and WOW. They taste like my childhood!!!
These sound amazing! Can’t wait to try this healthy treat
I hope you love them, Lynda!