PrintFudgy Flourless Date Brownies (Naturally Sweetened)
Make these incredibly fudgy brownies using dates for natural sweetness. This recipe is simple to follow and delivers a rich, satisfying chocolate treat without refined sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates (about 12–14 large dates)
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Place the pitted dates and hot water in a small bowl. Let them soak for 10 minutes to soften.
- Transfer the soaked dates and water to a food processor. Process until you have a smooth, thick date paste. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Add the cocoa powder, almond flour, melted coconut oil, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt to the food processor with the date paste. Blend until the batter is completely smooth and uniform. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top if you are using them.
- Bake for 22 to 25 minutes. The edges should look set, and a toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment overhang. Cooling allows them to set into a fudgy texture.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For the fudgiest texture, chill the brownies for at least one hour before slicing.
- If you prefer a less intense chocolate flavor, reduce the cocoa powder to 1/3 cup and add 2 tablespoons of extra almond flour.
- This recipe is a great alternative to relying on meal planning services for healthy desserts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 95
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 45