Date Brownies
If you're trying to cut refined sugar out of your diet but still have a sweet tooth, date brownies are where it's at.
Dates are naturally super sweet and their chewy texture lends itself well to brownies.
And whether they're sugary or not, there's still tons of dark chocolate and cocoa powder in these treats, so you really can't go wrong.
Pro tip: Use butter made from milk from grass-fed cows, like Kerrygold. It's better for your health, the environment, and your taste buds.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 20 medjool dates
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350 F and lightly spray an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
- Puree dates, eggs, butter and vanilla in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients, until just combined.
- Spread batter into pan and bake for about 14 to 16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool.
- Run a knife around the edges to loosen brownies from pan. Cut into 16 pieces.
WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
Whole wheat flour takes the place of refined, white flour, while dates take the place of refined sugar. Then it’s all delicious, healthy dark chocolate, vanilla, and cinnamon.