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.
Calories 875kcal
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
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment.
- Soak pitted dates in hot water for 10 minutes if dry; drain well.
- In a food processor, blend dates and maple syrup to a thick paste.
- Add eggs and vanilla; blend until very smooth.
- Add melted (but cooled) butter or coconut oil; blend until creamy.
- Add cocoa, almond flour, salt, and baking powder; pulse to combine well.
- Stir or pulse in chocolate chips.
- Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
- Bake 22–26 minutes, just until the edges are set and the center looks slightly gooey.
- Cool completely for the fudgiest texture; refrigerate for extra chew.
Nutrition
Calories: 875kcal | Carbohydrates: 119g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 327mg | Sodium: 1522mg | Potassium: 1248mg | Fiber: 27g | Sugar: 68g | Vitamin A: 475IU | Calcium: 476mg | Iron: 12mg