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Fudgy, No Refined Sugar Date Brownies

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Make rich, fudgy brownies naturally sweetened with Medjool dates. These treats are wholesome, easy to prepare, and satisfy chocolate cravings without refined sugar.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (about 170g) Medjool dates, pitted and packed
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup almond flour (for gluten-free option)
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or neutral oil
  • 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Soak the pitted dates in the hot water for 10 minutes to soften them.
  3. Transfer the soaked dates and the soaking water to a food processor or high-speed blender. Process until you create a smooth, thick date paste.
  4. Add the cocoa powder, almond flour, melted oil, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt to the date paste. Blend until the batter is completely smooth and uniform. Scrape down the sides as needed.
  5. If using, gently fold in the chocolate chips by hand.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. The edges should look set, and a toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs attached, indicating a fudgy texture.
  8. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing. Cooling allows them to set properly.
  9. Once cool, lift the brownies out using the parchment paper overhang and cut into squares.

Notes

  • For a tahini variation, replace 2 tablespoons of the oil with 2 tablespoons of tahini paste and add a pinch of sea salt to the batter.
  • If you are looking for quick meal planning ideas that incorporate wholesome ingredients, consider how simple swaps like these dates can fit into your weekly menu.
  • These brownies freeze well. Slice them before freezing for easy grab-and-go portions.

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