Description
Rich, naturally sweetened, and incredibly fudgy, these date brownies are a healthier twist on the classic treat. Made with Medjool dates, almond flour, and cocoa powder, they’re gluten-free and refined sugar-free—perfect for a wholesome dessert or snack.
Ingredients
1 cup pitted Medjool dates (about 10–12), soaked in hot water
1/2 cup almond flour (or oat flour)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 eggs
1/4 cup coconut oil or melted butter
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
Chopped nuts for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Soak the pitted dates in hot water for 10 minutes to soften, then drain well.
- In a food processor or blender, blend the softened dates until smooth.
- Add eggs, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the date paste and blend until creamy.
- Add almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Pulse until just combined.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips or chunks if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts or additional chocolate over the top, if desired.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Let cool in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
For a nut-free version, use oat flour and omit the nuts.
To make it vegan, replace eggs with flax eggs and use maple syrup instead of honey.
Enhance chocolate flavor with 1 tsp of instant espresso powder.
Mix in shredded coconut for a tropical twist.
Store at room temperature for 3 days, in the fridge for 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
