I Tried the Viral No-Bake Brownie Bites and They Are Indeed ‘the Best Lazy Dessert’

Cookies? Love them. Cake? Great! Pies? The best. But if I had to choose just one dessert to eat forever, it would be brownies—specifically, the inside of a brownie. You know what I’m talking about. That fudgy, gooey, melt-in-your-mouth center that makes you wonder why the edges even exist.

But what if you could have that perfect, rich, chocolatey goodness without waiting for a batch of brownies to bake? No preheating. No worrying about overbaking. No impatiently poking a toothpick into the center to see if it's "just right."

You can—and all it takes is a few simple ingredients and no oven at all! These Brownie Batter Bites, shared by content creator @dzunglewis, are soft, fudgy, and so irresistible, you might find that you need to make them immediately, just like I did. (And honestly? No regrets.)

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How to Make No-Bake Brownie Batter Bites

For these, you'll need heat-treated all-purpose or almond flour (more info on that process in a second), cocoa powder, sugar, melted butter, milk and powdered sugar (for rolling).

If you’ve never heat-treated flour before, don’t skip this step! Because raw flour can have bacteria, warming it up makes it safe to eat raw. Simply spread the flour in a nonstick pan and heat it over medium heat for about five minutes, stirring occasionally. If you prefer, you can microwave it in 30-second bursts, stirring in between, for about two minutes. This also gives it a slightly toasty, nutty flavor. Let it cool before using.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the heat-treated flour, cocoa powder and sugar. Add the melted butter and milk, then stir until the mixture comes together into a thick, fudgy dough. If it feels too dry, add an extra splash of milk.

Using your hands, scoop out small portions of dough (about a tablespoon) and roll them into balls. Pour some powdered sugar into a shallow dish and roll each brownie bite until fully coated. This not only makes them look extra fancy (hello, bakery vibes) but also adds a hint of sweetness to balance the rich cocoa flavor.

Enjoy immediately or store them for later, if you can resist eating them all at once! They'll stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. They also taste amazing frozen!

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What I Thought of the Viral No-Bake Brownie Bites

These brownie bites are great because sometimes you just don’t want to turn on the oven, especially when a chocolate craving hits at midnight.

They're also easy to customize. Swap in almond flour for a nutty flavor, add a handful of mini chocolate chips or stir in a bit of espresso powder for a mocha twist.

After seeing the video, I knew I had to make them. As I was gathering my ingredients, I realized I had a lot of hot cocoa leftover from a party, so I used that because it's a perfect blend of sugar and cocoa powder. The brownie bites turned out fantastic and took only five minutes to make!

My kids love these because they taste like raw brownie batter, and honestly? So do I. Plus, there are no dry, cakey brownies here! Just rich, indulgent, chocolatey goodness in every bite.

Next time you're craving that fudgy brownie center but don’t want to wait for a whole pan to bake, these little bites will save the day. One bowl, no bake and all the chocolate goodness.

Make them once, and you’ll never look at the edges of a brownie the same way again.

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