No-Bake Skin-Loving Brownies

These no-bake brownies are rich, fudgy, and packed with plant-based goodness. Using nutrient-dense ingredients, they balance flavour with skin-friendly nutrition - delivering vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in every bite.

Base

• 130g pecans (or nuts of choice)
• 50g rolled oats
• 40g cocoa powder
• 60g chocolate chips (plus extra for topping if desired)
• 18–20 Medjool dates
• 250g peanut or seed butter of choice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
• Pinch of salt

Healthy Icing

• 200g cooked sweet potato, peeled
• 150g dark chocolate (70%)
• ¼ cup melted coconut oil
• ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
• Optional spices: cinnamon, cardamom, or ginger

Directions:
• In a blender, combine dates, oats, cocoa, nuts, nut butter, vanilla, and cinnamon until a dough forms. Add more dates if needed to help bind.
• Fold through chocolate chips with a spatula.
• For the frosting, melt dark chocolate with coconut oil, then blend with sweet potato, salt, and spices until smooth.
• Chill frosting in the fridge for 15–30 minutes before spreading over the brownie base.
• Slice, serve, and enjoy.

Skin Nutrition Callouts

• Pecans & Oats → rich in fibre, zinc, and B-vitamins to support skin repair and renewal.
• Cocoa & Dark Chocolate → packed with polyphenols and antioxidants to help fight free radical damage and protect collagen.
• Medjool Dates → a natural source of iron and potassium, boosting skin vitality.
• Nut/Seed Butters → full of healthy fats to strengthen the skin barrier and lock in hydration.
• Sweet Potato → loaded with beta-carotene (Vitamin A precursor) for a brighter, more even complexion.
• Kiwifruit Seed / Optional spices → vitamin C and anti-inflammatory compounds that help calm stressed skin.