Date Brownies
Date Brownies are the best nutritious, no-bake treat ever! These 4-ingredient brownies are quick to make and free of refined sugars. They’re fudgy, soft, and chewy.
Servings: 12 brownies
Cost: $6.13
Equipment
- Mini food processor
Ingredients
- 8 ounces soft Medjool dates see note 1
- 1/2 cup roasted almond butter see note 2
- 5 tablespoons Dutch process cocoa powder see note 3
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips optional
Optional Topping
- 1 cup chocolate chips use dark, semi-sweet, or milk
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Line an 8.5x4.5-inch bread pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal. Set aside.
- Add dates and almond butter to a mini food processor and pulse until dates are evenly chopped. Scrape sides as needed; this takes some patience!
- Add cocoa powder and salt. Pulse until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Take your time; there shouldn’t be any chunks!
- If desired, add mini chocolate chips and pulse to integrate. Transfer mixture to prepared bread pan and press it down firmly into an even layer.
- Optional Topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 15-second bursts, stirring between each burst, until smooth. Once smooth, pour over the bars and tap the pan a few times to even out the chocolate layer.
- Refrigerate the pan until firm, about 1 hour.
- Let the bars stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. Use a sharp, hot knife (run under hot water and dry with a towel) to make decisive cuts through the bars. Enjoy!
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Notes
Note 1: Medjool dates must be fresh and soft!
Note 2: I don’t recommend using plain cocoa powder; it will make the brownies dry and less flavorful. Hershey’s® Special Dark cocoa powder is easy to find at most grocery stores. Don’t pack it into measuring cups.
Note 3: The better the flavor of the almond butter, the better the brownies taste. I prefer dry-roasted and lightly salted almond butter.
Storage: Return any leftovers to an airtight container and store in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.7g | Protein: 3.7g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 94.9mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18.1g