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Date Brownies

Decadent Date Brownies That Won't Ruin Your Diet

Delight in these Healthy Date Brownies, naturally sweetened with Medjool dates, making them a guilt-free treat for any diet.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 1 cup Medjool Dates pitted
  • 1 cup Almond Flour gluten-free
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Oil melted
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder check expiration date
  • 1/4 tsp Salt sea salt works well
Optional Toppings
  • 1 tbsp Nut Butter almond or peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup Melted Dark Chocolate
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt for garnish

Equipment

  • food processor
  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Date Brownies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, blend the pitted Medjool dates until they form a smooth paste.
  3. Add almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to the date paste and blend until smooth.
  4. Melt the coconut oil and add it to the mixture, blend until fully incorporated.
  5. Pour the batter into the baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
  6. Bake for about 30 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Allow to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then lift out using parchment and cut into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 60mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Use fresh Medjool dates for the best texture. Don't overmix to maintain a fudgy consistency. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.

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