Fudgy Vegan Date Brownies
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These Vegan Brownies are fudgy, and oh, so chocolatey! They are naturally sweetened with dates and are also gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free. These Fudgy Vegan Date Brownies are a healthier brownie option, without compromising flavor!
*This post was originally published on October 28, 2022, and updated on February 21, 2023.
Why You’ll Love These Fudgy Date Brownies
Easy to make. Just blend everything in a food processor and bake!
Refined sugar-free. These brownies are naturally sweetened with dates! I’ve included the option to add chocolate chips and a tiny bit of maple syrup as well, but you can keep it to just the dates if you prefer.
Gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free. These vegan brownies are made with almond flour, making them gluten-free. They are free from many of the top allergens which makes them accessible to more people!
Customize them. You can add chocolate chips if you want to add to the lovely rich chocolate flavor of the brownies! You can also add chia seeds or walnuts for some extra crunch and nutrients.
What Are Vegan Date Brownies Made of?
Dates. I use pitted Deglet Noor Dates, but you can use any kind! These help the brownies become fudgy and rich in flavor!
Almond flour. I use the Blanched Almond Flour from Costco. The almond flour makes these brownies gluten-free and adds an extra hint of sweetness to them.
Salt + baking powder. The salt helps balance out the sweetness and the baking powder helps them rise a little.
Vanilla. This adds some depth to the flavor of the brownies.
Cocoa powder. This is what makes the brownies chocolatey!
Coconut oil. This helps give the brownies their fudgy texture.
Chocolate chips + maple syrup. Optional ingredients, but highly recommended! The chocolate chips add to the rich chocolatey flavor of these brownies and the maple syrup just adds a little extra sweetness. Be sure that your chocolate chips are gluten-free and vegan, if needed. Enjoy Life offers chocolate chips free of the top allergens.
How to Make Vegan Brownies With Dates
STEP 1
Soak dates in a bowl of hot water for 2-5 minutes, until the dates are pretty soft. Then, drain the water.
STEP 2
Add all of the ingredients, except for the chocolate chips, to a food processor and blend until smooth. Add the chocolate chips (if using) and pulse them a few times to mix them in. Alternatively, you can hand mix them in.
Step 3
Pour the brownie batter into an 8×8 baking dish lined with parchment paper and spread evenly. Top with chocolate chips if desired. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
How to Store Vegan Brownies
Store them in an air-tight container on the counter for 3-5 days.
Flour Substitutions
I have not tried to make these brownies with a different type of flour, but you can try it! It will most likely change the texture of the brownies. If you need to keep it gluten-free, you can try using a Gluten-Free 1:1 Baking Flour or gluten-free oat flour (I just blend my own oats in a blender to make oat flour!). You could also try using regular flour instead of almond flour at a 1:1 ratio.
More Vegan Treats to Try
Vegan Thumbprint Cookies With Raspberry Chia Jam
Blueberry Banana Oatmeal Muffins
Vegan Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
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Fudgy Vegan Date Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup dates pitted
- 1 1/2 cups blanched almond flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup, (optional)
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips, (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
- Soak dates in a bowl of hot water for 2-5 minutes, until the dates are pretty soft. Then, drain the water.
- Add all of the ingredients, except for the chocolate chips if using, to a food processor and blend until smooth. Add the chocolate chips (if using) and pulse them a few times to mix them in. Alternatively, you can hand mix them in.
- Pour the brownie batter into the baking dish and spread evenly. Top with chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the brownies comes out mostly clean.
- Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes before cutting and then serve.
Made this for a vegan coworker’s birthday last week and SEVERAL people said “these are better than normal brownies!” (referring, of course, to non-vegan brownies) So delicious and easy to make!
How fun and sweet that you made these for a coworker’s birthday! I’m so tickled by their comment and am so happy people enjoyed them. Thank you for making them!