Date Brownies
These date brownies are vegan, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened with medjool dates! Slightly cake-like, rich, and made in a food processor in minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup Medjool dates , pitted
- 1 1/2 cups 1:1 gluten free flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder, or cacao powder (unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted (once you melt the oil it will reduce to less than 1/2 cup)
- (Optional) 2 tablespoons 100% pure maple syrup
- (Optional) ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
- Soak dates in a bowl of hot water for 2-5 minutes, until the dates are 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.
- Pour the brownie batter into the baking dish and spread evenly. The batter will be really thick, so you will need to use a spatula or the back of a spoon to press it down evenly in the baking dish. Top with chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake in the oven for 18-20 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.
Calories: 296kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 0.1mg, Sodium: 216mg, Potassium: 296mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 22g, Vitamin A: 37IU, Vitamin C: 0.03mg, Calcium: 87mg, Iron: 2mg
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