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Super Fudgy Date Brownies

Super Fudgy Date Brownies made with Medjool dates, cocoa, and chocolate chips for a naturally sweetened, ultra-rich brownie. No refined sugar, gluten-friendly, and incredibly gooey.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pitted Medjool dates about 12 large, packed
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter or melted coconut oil let cool slightly
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup almond flour or all-purpose flour for extra chew
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2/3 cup chocolate chips or chunks dairy-free if preferred
  • 1 tablespoon brewed coffee

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment.
  2. Soak pitted dates in hot water for 10 minutes if dry; drain well.
  3. In a food processor, blend dates and maple syrup to a thick paste.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla; blend until very smooth.
  5. Add melted (but cooled) butter or coconut oil; blend until creamy.
  6. Add cocoa, almond flour, salt, and baking powder; pulse to combine well.
  7. Stir or pulse in chocolate chips.
  8. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
  9. Bake 22–26 minutes, just until the edges are set and the center looks slightly gooey.
  10. Cool completely for the fudgiest texture; refrigerate for extra chew.

Nutrition

Calories: 875kcalCarbohydrates: 119gProtein: 34gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 327mgSodium: 1522mgPotassium: 1248mgFiber: 27gSugar: 68gVitamin A: 475IUCalcium: 476mgIron: 12mg

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