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Date Brownies Recipe

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  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

These Date Brownies are a rich, fudgy, and naturally sweetened treat made with Medjool dates and no added sugar chocolate chips. Combining buttery chocolate goodness with the wholesome sweetness of dates, these brownies are a healthier twist on the classic dessert without sacrificing flavor or texture. Perfect for an indulgent yet nutritious snack or dessert, they bake up moist and chewy with a deep chocolate flavor and just a hint of natural caramel from the dates.

Ingredients

Chocolate Mixture

  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cup no sugar added chocolate chips, divided

Wet Ingredients

  • 4 eggs (at room temperature)
  • 16 Medjool dates, pitted (about ¾ pound)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

Dry Ingredients

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350˚F (175˚C) and line an 8 by 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on all four sides to make it easy to lift the brownies out.
  2. Melt Butter and Chocolate: Combine the butter and 1 cup of the chocolate chips in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until completely melted and smooth. Let this mixture cool slightly.
  3. Blend Eggs and Dates: In a high-speed blender, combine the 4 eggs and the pitted Medjool dates. Blend for about 1 minute until mostly smooth with only tiny flecks of date remaining about the size of sesame seeds. Any larger pieces should be broken down further for a smooth texture.
  4. Combine Wet Mixtures: Pour the blended egg and date mixture into the melted chocolate mixture. Whisk thoroughly for about 1 minute until well combined. Then whisk in the vanilla bean paste.
  5. Sift and Fold Dry Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold these dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture using a rubber spatula, stirring until no streaks of flour remain.
  6. Incorporate Remaining Chocolate Chips: Fold the remaining ½ cup of chocolate chips evenly into the batter.
  7. Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing it into an even layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top looks set but the center remains fudgy.
  8. Cool and Slice: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 30 minutes before using the parchment overhang to lift them out and slice into 16 equal pieces.

Notes

  • Using Medjool dates provides natural sweetness that reduces the need for added sugars.
  • Do not overbake—brownies should be just set on top with a fudgy center for the best texture.
  • You can substitute vanilla bean paste with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract if unavailable.
  • If your blender isn’t powerful enough, soak dates in warm water for 10 minutes beforehand for easier blending.
  • Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean slicing.

Find it online: https://dishmelt.com/date-brownies-recipe/