Description
These healthy date brownies are naturally sweetened, fudgy, and made without refined sugar or flour. Perfect for a guilt-free dessert that still satisfies your chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240g) pitted Medjool dates
- 1/2 cup (120ml) hot water
- 1/2 cup (120g) creamy peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/4 cup (60ml) pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup (20g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (45g) mini chocolate chips, plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Lightly grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Add the pitted dates and hot water to a blender or food processor. Let sit for 5 minutes to soften.
- Blend the dates and water until smooth.
- Add peanut butter, maple syrup, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, egg, and vanilla to the blender. Blend until well combined and smooth.
- Stir in mini chocolate chips by hand.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle a few more chocolate chips on top, if desired.
- Bake for 28-32 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for 20-30 minutes before removing and slicing.
Notes
- Store leftover brownies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- For a firmer texture, chill brownies before serving.
- You can substitute almond butter for peanut butter if preferred.
- Use Medjool dates for the best texture and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 178
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 98mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 14mg
