Date Sweetened Brownie Recipe (grain free, vegan)

This date sweetened brownie recipe is delicious and just the right amount of sweetness despite having no processed sugar in it. The texture is perfect; moist, fudgy squares that melt in your mouth! And, they’re still totally vegan and gluten-free!

This date sweetened brownie recipe really hit the spot! I was fiending for chocolate last night and thought that these would be the perfect cure.

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Date Sweetened Brownie Recipe

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

50 mins

 

This date sweetened brownie recipe is delicious and just the right amount of sweetness despite having no processed sugar in it. The texture is perfect; moist, fudgy squares that melt in your mouth! And, they're still totally vegan and gluten-free!

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Gluten Free Brownies

Servings: 9 servings

Calories: 234 kcal

Author: Hannah Healy

Ingredients

• 8 dates soaked in 1/4 cup warm water
• 3 oz. unsweetened baking chocolate
• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup coconut flour
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tbsp ground flax seeds soaked in 2 tbsp warm water
• 4 tbsp whole milk or coconut milk
• 1/2 cup walnuts optional

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350°. Remove the pits from the dates and soak in 1/4 cup warm water for a few minutes. Then, in another bowl combine ground flax seeds and water and allow to congeal.
2. Using a double boiler, melt the baking chocolate and coconut oil together.
3. Put the dates and water in a food processor and chop into a paste. Add flax mixture, almond milk and vanilla. Then, add dry ingredients and process. Lastly, add melted chocolate and coconut oil and mix until all ingredients are combined.
4. Pour batter into an 8 in. baking dish that is either oiled or lined with parchment paper. Place walnuts on top.
5. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes. Let cool for at least 20 minutes before eating.

Nutrition Facts

Date Sweetened Brownie Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 234 Calories from Fat 207

% Daily Value*

Fat 23g35%

Saturated Fat 12g75%

Polyunsaturated Fat 4g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Sodium 133mg6%

Potassium 146mg4%

Carbohydrates 9g3%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 1IU0%

Vitamin C 0.2mg0%

Calcium 36mg4%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.