Ultra Fudgy Sea Salt Caramel Brownies

I was skeptical. And mine definitely didn’t look as good as this one. But yummmmmm I cannot believe how good these are. They are so unbelievably fudgy but don’t give you that lethargic crash afterwards. Also had some spare NoMo salted caramel chocolate that went in, amazing

PUL Team - May 28, 2025, 4:02 p.m.

Thanks a bunch for taking the time to share your experience with the vegan brownie recipe, Sophie! We love how fudgy these ones are 🤤

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I’ve had a lot of success swapping in chocolate protein powder instead of cocoa powder on any of your no-bake snack recipes, creating a “high-protein” alternative. They’ve all been a huge success with my family, thanks for all you do PUL Team!

PUL Team - May 24, 2025, 5:54 p.m.

Thanks for sharing your experience with the easy vegan brownies, Megan! Your support means the world❣️

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You can also use the batter to make balls. Roll them in different toppings to change it up: other nuts, cocoa, cinnamon, dried fruit…

So very yummy!

I started making these today at home but broke my stick blender in the process. So I took the half blended mixture to my friends home (where I was contributing dessert) to use their standing blender and broke theirs too. This when I added extra water both times. Mortified! We managed to grind up the rest of the ingredients with a pestle and mortar. It went into the preheated oven for 15 minutes and came out so gooey that it wasn’t even cuttable. We just had to spoon it out. How did some people find it came out crumbly?!!

Despite all of that it was incredibly delicious! Even though two of the hosts couldn’t eat it. (I hadn’t been told one was diabetic and the other hates chocolate. 🤣😭)

But it definitely needs a powerful food processor (I think this should be noted in the recipe) and I would imagine in most cases more water than in the recipe. I didn’t think my dates were especially dry. Obviously I did something very wrong here though because all the reviews are so glowing. Are the dates weighed with or without the stone? Maybe the date to pecan ratio was off?

PUL Team - March 14, 2025, 3:39 a.m.

Oh no, Lorna, what an adventure! 😅 You're right, food processors are definitely better suited for blending semi-solid ingredients like in this recipe, whereas blenders (including immersion blenders) are designed more for liquids. The recipe does indicate using a food processor, but if the dates are very soft, mashing by hand could also work. The extra water you added likely contributed to the gooey texture, as food processors can blend without added liquid, helping achieve a firmer consistency.

We do weigh our dates with the pits, but the difference is small enough that it shouldn’t significantly affect the ratio if you measured them without pits. Glad it still tasted delicious, even if the texture didn’t turn out as expected. Happy baking 🤗

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You did not exaggerate on the "fudgy"! Easy to make and very tasty. Bonus: no flour = limited mess. I recommend chilling before cutting.

Delicious and so easy to make!

Very delicious. We didn’t have have dates so we used banana and date sugar, so it tasted like banana (which was our fault but still delicious!). I definitely recommend making it.

PUL Team - July 31, 2024, 4:36 a.m.

Thanks for sharing your experience with the modifications, Kaitlyn 🫶

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So delicious and easy to make 🥰🥰🥰

Came out a bit too sticky for my personal taste

These brownies were so easy to make and tasted like brownie batter. I shared them with a coworker and he enjoyed them, too!

I processed this mixture in a Thermomix and even with extra water it was too thick and sticky to spread. So I rolled it into balls and baked in mini muffin tins- kept its form

I really enjoyed this recipe. Quick to make and I really enjoyed it directly from the freezer! Which is a bonus as I couldn't eat them all before being advised to freeze.

Blown away!

Why bother putting the dough into a pan? Eat it straight from the food processor! :D It's THAT good! Thank you so much for a wonderful, quick, healthy recipe!

PUL Team - Jan. 9, 2024, 12:08 a.m.

Hehe aw we're so glad that you're enjoying the brownies, Terhi, thank you! 🤩

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I really liked the taste of these but they came out crumbly. I watched the video after making them and it looks like more water is used in the video than the recipe. Is that the case or did I make a mistake?

PUL Team - Nov. 27, 2023, 5:04 p.m.

Hey Dalisha, thanks for sharing your experience with the brownies. We recently remade this recipe and confirmed it was only 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of water. But indeed, in the video we used more as the dates were more dry on filming day. Depending on the kind of dates you have, you may need to add more to help your food processor blend the mixture smoothly and to achieve a smoother final outcome. Thanks for sharing your experience, it helps us improve what we do! We'll update the directions to account for this 😊

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You definitely need a good food processor to blend the dates, but the end result is super tasty and good.
Do you think it would be a good idea to replace one-third of the dates with peanut butter, to make them less sweet and a bit more balanced nutrionally?

PUL Team - Nov. 25, 2023, 10:37 p.m.

Hey Ioana, thanks for the glowing review and question! Dates offer a natural stickiness that binds the ingredients together which we're not confident peanut butter will mimic. If you test out the recipe and find a way that works well do let us know though 🤗

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Love these!!!! They’re super simple to make and so yummy without all the guilt! As long as you don’t eat them all at once like I wanted to 🤣

Love these!!! So so good.

Had a picnic with some vegan friends and they absolutely loved these. Even the non vegan friends couldn’t get enough.

I love these brownies. It has become a go-to dessert to make at home.

Great and delicious brownie recipe! I was surprised by how delicious and easy they were to make!

This is one of my favorite go-tos! I absolutely love to have it in the freezer for any sweet cravings.

My go to recipe for office tea time snack. Its so easy to make and just as popular with everyone 😍

OMG, these brownies are the best! So gooey and chocolatey! I cut them into little squares and keep them in the fridge - such a great snack for the whole week.

PUL Team - Jan. 16, 2023, 12:12 a.m.

We're so happy to hear, Klara, thank you!

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Incredibly tasty and quick dessert! Mouthwatering with its chocolaty boom ;)
Dates, cocoa and pecans are perfect with sprinkles of salt!

PUL Team - Jan. 14, 2023, 10:34 p.m.

So glad it's being enjoyed, Pati 🤗

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Easy and quick to make, delicious taste! Perfect for sharing and making jaws drop :)
All your recipes are amazing and not a single one (of the ones I tried) has ever disappointed me or my co-eaters.

PUL Team - Jan. 4, 2023, 10:28 p.m.

Thanks so much, Ca!! That really means a lot, and thank you for sharing our recipes! 🤗

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Can I ask a , I don’t use oil., do you think it would be ok without putting oil? Or can you recommend I can use alternative of oil? Thank you

PUL Team - Aug. 23, 2022, 8:16 p.m.

Hey Ems, the oil helps give the brownies their delicious fudgey flavour and texture so we'd recommend using it if possible. We haven't tested it out, but applesauce or mashed banana may work as an alternative. The end brownies may be crumbly though. We hope you enjoy the recipe if you're able to give it a try 🙂

Lizzie - July 23, 2023, 4:55 p.m.

I didn’t have coconut oil on hand, so I replaced it with the same quantity of almond butter and they turned out great 😊

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Brilliant recipe, thank you! I made these brownies for a work morning tea and all my non-vegan colleagues were amazed they tasted so good. One of them asked me for the recipe and has now made them more times than me!

PUL Team - June 15, 2022, 6:58 a.m.

Aw so nice of you to share the recipe, Belinda! It means so much to hear the brownies have been enjoyed ✨

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These brownies are incredible. I've been making them for years now and they never disappoint - as a treat for myself or as gifts for my friends and family :) I usually use the video or my memory as the recipe but I've come on here as it's been a while and I have to say, the strikethrough feature is so cool! Never noticed that before. Genuinely love all your recipes <3

PUL Team - May 31, 2022, 5:43 a.m.

Oh so kind of you to gift them, Jess, and thank you for the kind words! The support means so much 💛

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Ive made these a couple of times no problem but today they turned out quite crumbly Sadia. I used hazelnuts&almonds, could this be why or maybe that I also switched to cacao nibs? Whats your thoughts? xxxx

PUL Team - May 7, 2022, 8:02 p.m.

Hey Christina, any nuts and cacao nibs in place of the chocolate should be fine. Were any other ingredients or portion sizes adjusted? Sometimes brownies crumble when cutting before they are fully cool, so perhaps that may have been one possibility 🙂

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These are sooo good made them yesterday and we’ve nearly finished them all. Such a good recipe thank you Sadia xx

PUL Team - March 23, 2022, 5:24 a.m.

Thank you, Kim, it means so much ❣️

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Hi there 🌸
I absolutely adore these brownies and every other recipe on Pick Up Limes ❤️
They're pretty much my go to every single time. I'm oh so thankful to you for your recipes 💃🏻

I'd just like to find out what I've been doing wrong though 😂
I use a blender. When I blend it doesn't come out sticky it's just like a normal mixture 😭 so I don't have the whole fudgy sticky part of the brownies when I make mine 🙈 it comes out pretty good but I'd like to perfect it.

I was hoping you could help me figure out what I'm doing wrong 🙈🌈

PUL Team - Feb. 19, 2022, 10:28 p.m.

Aw you're too kind, Naeema, thank you for the support! It doesn't sound like you're doing anything wrong, although we'd love to help if possible. Are you using Medjool dates? We prefer this type of date over other varieties accessible to us as they tend to be chewier and sticker. In any case, for a smoother texture, we have three ideas:
1) Let it blend for longer. Sometimes the extra few minutes can make all the difference.
2) If this doesn't work, it could be that your blender isn't powerful enough, and that's okay. It'll make for slightly chunkier brownies which are equally delicious!
3) Try soaking the dates for a tad longer or adding a Tbsp or so of coconut oil. This can help to make the mixture a bit more creamy.

We hope this helps for now, Naeema, and happy baking 😃

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I come back to this recipe again and again - so decadent and indulgent feeling but still very nutritious! Also love how few ingredients there are and how quickly they come together. You definitely want to try these!

PUL Team - Feb. 14, 2022, 3:27 a.m.

We're smiling from ear to ear, Megan - thank you!

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Every warm gooey bite is pure bliss. I cannot believe how few ingredients these take and even more shocked their vegan, GF, and no added sugar. I will definitely be making these all the time to fill my chocolate cravings!

PUL Team - Jan. 27, 2022, 8:43 p.m.

So glad to hear, Ashley, they're one of our favourites!

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Hi Sadia,
U hv brought revolution in cooking. I absolutely love all ur recipes and especially this new measurement features. I like fresh baking this really helps a lot in small portion cooking. I am a mother and I'm really satisfied feeding my son healthy and delicious food. Lots of love. Keep smiling always 😘

PUL Team - Dec. 9, 2021, 4:38 p.m.

Hi Priyanka, we appreciate the kind words so much! Sending you and your little one lots of love and thank you for being part of our PUL family 🤗

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Hey there !
I tried this recipe and I love it.
Really enjoy watching your videos and they always make me smile, plus they are educational as well.
May god bless you with all the happiness!
Love from India 🤗

PUL Team - Nov. 24, 2021, 7:45 p.m.

Aw thank you, Vanshika, it means so much! Sendings India lots of love in return ☺️

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My 10-year-old made these today (with some assistance and guidance from me) and they are delcious, easy to make and more nutrient dense than most brownies. I'm almost bedbound since a couple of years (had to lie down on the floor in the kitchen while these were made) and I get full really fast because I use so little energy. Therefore, I need nutrient dense food. These kind of sweets are perfect.

PUL Team - Oct. 31, 2021, 7:54 p.m.

So kind of your 10-year old to make the brownies and for you to help out as able, Jonna! Wishing you both an abundance of health and wellness 💚

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I LOVE THESE BROWNIES!!! I make them anytime I need to take a dish to a gathering and they're always devoured. My Mother-in-Law had to get herself away from the dish because she couldn't stop eating them! My parents made them when they had friends over for dinner and their friends raved and asked for the recipe! This is always a sure winner. It can be a more expensive dish, but it's fairly simple (much easier if you have a food processor- I've always used a blender and it's not ideal) and tastes divine :) It's a nice dessert dish to keep on hand and just make once a week so you can grab one or two after dinner throughout the week. I buy organic Medjool dates (you must use Medjool- I've used other kinds and it's just not the same. Medjools have that perfect caramel flavor) at Costco, so they come in large containers for about $8 if I recall correctly. You can also order large containers of dates for a great price from Amazon. They're usually more expensive at regular grocery stores, so I recommend buying in bulk.

PUL Team - Oct. 20, 2021, 1:20 a.m.

HI there, Jordan, so kind of you to make the brownies for get-togethers! Thanks a bunch for sharing your experience and tips for this one 🙂

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Just got my first food processor (loving it!) and immediately tried the brownies. Loooove them! They are unbelievably gooey and chewey. I still can't believe they are made without flour or (added) sugar ! Looking forward to the next recipe :)

PUL Team - Oct. 13, 2021, 3:34 a.m.

Ooo so exciting to hear about the food processor! Glad the brownies were enjoyed as well, Carin🤗

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Deliciously fudgy! I subbed pecans for almonds and walnuts. Enjoyed warm from the oven with some warm blackberry jam . Yummy and filling.
Love watching your channel, I found you after looking for a plant cutting tutorial. I also love your recipes from Afghanistan, a good way of teaching us some of their culture and keeping awareness, especially when the media stop reporting on it. Not tried any dishes yet but will be making some soon!
Thanks for all you do. Namaste.
Wales, UK

PUL Team - Oct. 6, 2021, 5:42 p.m.

Mmm lovely substitutions, SoberChick. Thank YOU for being here and sharing your kind words. It means so much 😊 Lots of love to Wales!

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Hi! I haven't made them yet but I know they will be delicious because I've made your almond brownie cookies and brownie bites and they were both amazing! But I was wondering, can you microwave the cold brownies taken out of the fridge?

PUL Team - Sept. 26, 2021, 1:59 a.m.

Hi there, Noelle! That's a lovely question. We haven't tested it out, although that sounds like a yummy way to make the brownies a tad gooier. We'd suggest heating the brownies up covered on a microwave-safe dish for 20-30 seconds intervals until the desired warmness. We hope you enjoy the brownies ☺️

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Yum

This recipe was too good to be truth really it was so good and so helpful it was easy and understandable for someone who just started backing like me . The Brownies turned to be 100 times better than the one with old fashion flour.I can not say that enough I YOU HAVE TO TRY IT (:

PUL Team - Sept. 22, 2021, 4:57 a.m.

Aw you're too kind, Sarah! So happy the brownies were enjoyed 😃

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I Substituted the pecans with almonds and Wow BEST BROWNIE EVER!! . I froze the rest and warmed them when I craved something sweet.

PUL Team - Sept. 15, 2021, 5:08 p.m.

Such a huge compliment, Sowmya! So thrilled the brownies were enjoyed 😃

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I made these! They were easy and good! I forgot to roast the pecans and i used another oil but it was really good! Thanks

SO GOOD !!

So so perfect!!! Best brownies ever <3 Thank you PUL team for yet another gem of a recipe

I made these brownies, are they are absolutely delicious!!! They are really ultra fudgy :) . I think I even prefer these to the "original" brownies made with flour. I just swapped pecans for hazelnut, in France, pecas are more expense, like, almost 3x more expensive than hazelnuts.

PUL Team - Aug. 1, 2021, 8:58 a.m.

So glad you're enjoying the brownies, Nahieli! Love that you're able to sub the nuts for ones more accessible as well :)

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So goooood! :D

Absolutely adore these and make them all the time.

I've made them multiple times and cannot possibly have enough of them. Incredibly easy to make, satisfying and sooo chocolatey!

Soooo goood!!! My son made them and used walnuts instead of pecans, we didn’t have any, and 1/2 less dates. Still delicious!!!. Thanks!!!

PUL Team - July 24, 2021, 2:25 a.m.

So nice of your son to make them, Cecy! We're thrilled the brownies were enjoyed 😃

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Love this recipe! It's so easy to make and satisfies any dessert cravings, without added sugar or gluten.

Hi,

Can I omit the pecans if I'm not a fan of nuts in brownies or is it necessary for the recipe?

PUL Team - July 18, 2021, 12:51 a.m.

Hey Bruna! The pecans are in rather large proportion in this recipe, and when blended the remaining ingredients help to give it some structure. You can definitely omit it if you prefer, but the resulting texture will be more "gummy" and less firm. Without the nuts the mixture will also be much sweeter, as it'll largely be just blended dates. If you're able to tolerate seeds, such as sunflower seeds, it might be an idea to substitute it for this instead to balance the sweetness and to give it some form. I hope this helps for now 😊

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These brownies are absolutely delicious and fudgy, and if you eat them as they come out of the oven, they are heavenly 😀.

PUL Team - July 16, 2021, 6:14 a.m.

Thank you for the lovely review, Nahieli!

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Fondant, gourmand et se conserve au congélateur : parfait !

This is so simple and delicious it makes me wonder why I didn’t think of this. Thanks, PUL. Has been my go-to healthy snack and dessert (and breakfast and dinner) for over a year now.

BEST BROWNIE RECIPE EVER! I'm never gonna stop making these! LOVE love them!

One of my absolute favorite recipes that I keep going back to again and again when I'm craving something ultra fudgy and chocolatey (this recipe was aptly named). I tried once with hazelnuts and I think I do prefer it with pecans instead.

These are so incredibly indulgent and so good that I wish I could give more than 5 stars! I have to share them with family and friends so that they can also experience this chocolatey perfection. I especially love how simple the ingredients are, perfect to bring to a gathering that has dietary restrictions.

PUL Team - July 11, 2021, 12:35 a.m.

We appreciate this so much, Lucie, thank you for the incredible review 💖

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These are literally EVERYTHING! 🙌🏻 If you add almond/coconut milk ice cream on top of hot brownie….you will be fooled into thinking it not a normal fatty brownie!

PUL Team - July 10, 2021, 2:59 p.m.

Mmmm we love the addition of almond or coconut milk ice cream on top, Nikki, thanks! 🤤

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OMG!! I was so excited whilst baking these brownies, especially when I saw liquid chocolate oozing from cavities🤩. One word: heaven🎊
So soft yet crunchy with surprises of semi-liquid chocolate. And I lack words to describe the flavour, but the combination of salt, bitter chocolate and cacao, and sweet dates is sincerely brilliant. I agree with a previous reviewer: this is the best brownie that I’ve ever tried. Who needs heavy eggs, flour, sugar, etc. when you can enjoy a light and pure treat😋

PUL Team - July 7, 2021, 7:03 a.m.

Oh wow, we're so thrilled to hear the brownies were enjoyed, Louise! Thank you so much for the wonderful review. Happy baking ✨🤗

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Hi,
If we buy Medjool dates with the stones in, should we remove the stones before putting the dates in the food processor?
Thank you!

PUL Team - June 13, 2021, 6:10 p.m.

Hello R, that's a great question! We've updated the ingredient list to make it a little more clear. We indeed need to remove the pits/stones from the dates to help get a smooth and sticky paste, and also make sure we don't break our food processor 🙂

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I made the no-bake version and they came out like dried-fruit bars only more chocolaty. I think making it into balls would be good too!

PUL Team - June 6, 2021, 3:20 a.m.

Lovely ideas, Cris! Thank you for the review 😃

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Made these brownies they are delicious me my daughter and husband love it. Thank you for the recipe difently would make again.

Great recipe! I tried it for the first time and I didn't know what to expect but it was delicious! My family also loves it so I might need to make some more very soon.

PUL Team - April 19, 2021, 2:59 a.m.

We're so happy the recipe turned out well! Thank you for sharing, Manon :)

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As a brownie connoisseur, I can honestly say these are some of the BEST brownies I've had!! I'm a little concerned they might not make it through the weekend 😂

PUL Team - April 8, 2021, 6:48 a.m.

An incredible review, Margaret! You can always make another batch 😉

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Best recipe ever! Loved it so much and will definitely keep it in my repertoire. I used the 2 cups for the dates even though I would normally go with grams... 720 g seemed way more than 2 cups, could that be typo? Thanks so much for this delightful recipe!

PUL Team - April 3, 2021, 1 a.m.

Hello Laura, thanks for the lovely review! Great catch with the grams per cup and apologies for any confusion that may have caused. The grams should be more accurate now 😃

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Hi made these and they are so delicious! I can’t believe how incredible they are, I love your recipes.

PUL Team - April 2, 2021, 4:41 a.m.

Hi Rachelle! Thank you so much for your kindness and support 😃

Vera - May 15, 2021, 4:58 p.m.

Can I ask
2 cup dates is how many grams?
Thank you

PUL Team - May 15, 2021, 8:57 p.m.

Hey Vera, thanks for pointing out that this was missing from the recipe and for your patience as we updated it! 2 cups of dates is around 380 grams 🙂

Vera - May 16, 2021, 1:41 a.m.

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰🥰

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