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Healthy Date Brownies

Indulge Guilt-Free with Healthy Date Brownies That Wow

Delight in Healthy Date Brownies, a gluten-free and vegan treat made with wholesome ingredients for guilt-free indulgence.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 1 cup Medjool dates soaked
  • 1 cup Almond flour or oat/coconut flour
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup Coconut oil melted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract preferably pure
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder fresh
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt to balance sweetness

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • 8x8-inch baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak 1 cup of Medjool dates in warm water for about 10 minutes, then drain and pit them.
  2. In a food processor, blend soaked dates with almond flour, cocoa powder, coconut oil, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
  3. Pour the brownie batter into a greased 8x8 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Let the brownies cool in the dish for 10 minutes before slicing them into 16 squares.

Nutrition

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

Notes

Customize with toppings like nut butter or berries. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.

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