Hemp seeds in a brownie sounds like a wellness blogger trying to ruin a good thing. It is not. The seeds toast up with a bit of sugar into something genuinely nutty and textured that sits on top of each bite rather than disappearing into it. The base is proper dark chocolate: bittersweet chips, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa powder. Rich without being cloying. Freeze them and they firm up into something closer to a chocolate truffle than a baked good. Eat one from the freezer on a hot afternoon. No shame in keeping the whole batch to yourself.
How to Make Frozen Chocolate and Hemp Brownie Bites
Toasting the hemp seeds
Five minutes over medium heat with a teaspoon of sugar. Stir occasionally and watch closely after the three-minute mark because they go from golden to burnt without much warning. They should smell nutty and look lightly caramelized. Set aside to cool completely before using.
The chia or flax binder
Mix the hemp milk and chia seeds (or ground flax) and let it sit for at least ten minutes. It thickens into a gel that holds the bites together in place of eggs. Ground flax gives a slightly earthier flavor; chia is more neutral. Both work. 
Freezing and storage
Line the pan before pouring in the mixture. Freeze until fully solid before cutting, or they crumble. Store cut bites in a zip bag in the freezer. Better after 24 hours in there than right after setting.
Frozen Chocolate and Hemp Brownie Bites
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Makes 12 1x
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Description
Rich, fudgy brownie bites packed with hemp seeds and dark chocolate.
Perfect frozen treat for a hot day!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup raw shelled hemp seeds
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3 tbsp chia seeds or ground flax seeds
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla hemp milk
- 1 cups (237 ml) bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1 oz (28 g) unsweetened chocolate
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tsp natural vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
Instructions
- Combine hemp seeds with 1 tsp sugar in a nonstick pan. Cook at medium heat for about 5 minutes, until they start to brown, stirring occasionally.
- Set aside to cool.
- Mix hemp milk and chia or ground flax seeds in a small bowl and set aside.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt together ½ cup chocolate chips, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa powder, and coconut oil.
- Once melted, mix well, add vanilla extract, chia mixture, coconut flour, hemp seeds, and 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips. Mix until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Spoon mixture into a silicone mini brownie mold and place in the freezer until hardened (approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour).
- Thaw for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate with a higher percentage of cacao.
- To prevent the bites from becoming too dry, don’t overbake the hemp seeds in step 1.
- Store the frozen bites in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use regular milk instead of hemp milk?
Any plant milk or dairy milk will work. The chia seeds are what create the binding gel, so the type of milk matters less than giving the mixture enough time to thicken before adding it to the chocolate.
What can I use instead of coconut flour?
Almond flour is the closest substitute, but use about one third cup since it absorbs less liquid than coconut flour. Oat flour also works in a pinch.
How long do these keep in the freezer?
They’ll stay good for up to 2 months in an airtight container or freezer bag. Separate layers with parchment paper to keep them from sticking together.
