Healthy Date Brownies: Indulgent Treats You’ll Love Making
These Healthy Date Brownies are not only indulgent but also packed with nutritious ingredients, making them the perfect guilt-free dessert. You’ll love how simple it is to make these treats at home!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, blend the pitted dates until they form a paste.
- Add the almond flour, cocoa powder, and remaining ingredients to the food processor, and blend until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon to the batter.
- These brownies can be served warm or chilled, depending on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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