Date-Sweetened Brownies
Fudgy, naturally sweet brownies made with soft dates, almond butter, cocoa, and eggs. They blend together quickly and bake into a tender, chocolate-rich dessert.
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 22 min · Yield: 12 · Method: Oven
Ingredients
- 8 ounces soft dates
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup almond butter
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon fine salt
Cooking instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment, leaving an overhang on two sides. (about 5 min) — 350°F
- If the dates are firm, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain well. Remove any pits. (about 10 min)
- Add the dates, eggs, almond butter, cocoa powder, vanilla, baking powder, and salt to a food processor or high-powered blender. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. (about 5 min)
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 20 to 24 minutes, until the center is set and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with a few moist crumbs. (about 22 min) — 350°F
- Cool completely in the pan before lifting out with the parchment and slicing into 12 brownies. (about 45 min)