Easy Date Brownies for Healthy Sweet Snacks
These naturally sweetened date brownies are rich, fudgy, and made without refined sugar or flour. Packed with cocoa and dark chocolate, they’re a satisfying and wholesome twist on a classic dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 brownies 1x
Ingredients
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2 cups Medjool dates, pitted and soft
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1/2 cup almond butter or peanut butter
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/3 cup almond flour or oat flour
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1/2 tsp baking powder (optional)
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/3 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
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If dates are dry, soak in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain.
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Blend dates, eggs, nut butter, and vanilla in a food processor until smooth.
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Add cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder. Pulse until combined.
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Fold in chocolate chunks.
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Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until center is set.
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Cool before slicing into squares.
Notes
Use soft dates for best results. Store in fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.