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Healthy Date Brownies Recipe

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These Healthy Date Brownies are a nutritious twist on traditional brownies, using natural sweetness from dates and wholesome ingredients like almond butter and cocoa powder. Perfect for a guilt-free indulgence, they are easy to prepare and satisfy chocolate cravings with a rich, fudgy texture.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup pitted dates
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Soak Dates: Soak the pitted dates in warm water for 10-15 minutes if they are tough or dry to soften them and ensure they blend smoothly.
  2. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), preparing it for baking the brownies evenly.
  3. Blend Base: Drain the soaked dates and add them to a food processor along with the eggs and almond butter. Blend until the mixture is mostly smooth, creating the base batter.
  4. Add Dry Ingredients: Add the cocoa powder, vanilla extract, baking soda, and a pinch of salt to the mixture in the food processor. Blend again until everything is well combined.
  5. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips using a spatula to maintain some texture and bits of melted chocolate throughout the brownies.
  6. Prepare Baking Dish: Line a baking dish with parchment paper and spread the brownie batter evenly within the dish for uniform baking.
  7. Bake: Bake the brownies in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes until the top is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing into squares and serving to enjoy their fudgy texture.

Notes

  • Soaking the dates is optional but recommended if your dates are dry or tough.
  • You can substitute almond butter with peanut butter or any other nut butter of your choice.
  • For a vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs or another egg substitute.
  • Dark chocolate chips add extra richness but can be omitted for a simpler version.
  • Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

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