Chocolate Espresso No Bake Brownies

Coffee! One of the most popular drinks in the world. Most cannot start a day without it. When I’m out and about I tend to drink decaf, however a shot of caffeine every now and then is okay. I can definitely feel the effects of caffeine, maybe as I’ve become more sensitive to it.

To be honest, I never really feel that great after having a coffee – be it decaf or regular, yet in the moment it always seems like a good idea.

Recently I’ve been cutting out soy from my diet, so I’ve been having my decaf cappi’s with almond milk, which is pretty tasty! Although I still feel rather flat after drinking one, so I don’t have them too regularly.

But here, in this Chocolate Espresso No Bake Brownie recipe, I decided to use full caffeine coffee for the intense flavor. That, and the fact that Nick’s coffee machine makes a pretty darn good espresso!

It’s pretty cool how coffee has become an art form these days. From foam art to colored latte art, to the actual preparation of the beverage, it’s really interesting! All the different ways in which it’s brewed, and all the different types of beans. Coffee is really and industry in itself. It’s always fun trying new coffee places, and New Zealand is pretty amazing when it comes to ‘the brew’.

From quirky cafe’s serving top notch coffee, to delicately roasted organic beans, ground into the most aromatic powders, New Zealand has opened my eyes, and I now see coffee in a whole different light. Gone are the days of instant ‘Ricoffy’ and ‘Frisco’ (South African brands of instant coffee), and instead an age of intricate and delicate brews, made in an array of forms to suit your palette.

Coffee, believe it or not, has some pretty cool health benefits. In moderation, of course, it can be rather beneficial to your health.

Coffee appears to offer a great variety of benefits including substantial protection against:

and a host of common cancers, including:

There also is a lower rate of suicide among coffee drinkers. Source

This recipe is absolutely freaking delicious! I could not stop eating these brownies, I don’t know what it was. Maybe the evidence of a forgotten caffeine addiction (lol) or just their incredibly yummy flavor! Mmmm…… Just so good!!!!!

Now you could always substitute with decaf espresso if you’re caffeine sensitive. Sweetened only with dates, and using raw cacao for the bold chocolate flavor, these brownies are seriously so easy! And the best part about them is that they’re ‘no-bake’ so no oven required! Just a processor and freezer to set.

I do hope you enjoyed this post and, as always, if you decide to try out the recipe, please #wellnesswithtaryn so that I can see all you’re yummy creations! Follow me on Instagram for a closer look at what inspires me and what else I get up to And remember to subscribe to stay notified of any new posts and recipes.

Much love …