Easy Date Brownies Recipe with Simple Ingredients
These naturally sweetened, fudgy brownies are made with wholesome ingredients like dates, almond flour, and cocoa powder. A clean, satisfying treat that doesn’t sacrifice flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 15 minutes 1x
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups medjool dates, pitted
2 large eggs
1/3 cup almond butter or peanut butter
1/2 cup almond flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips, sea salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment.
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Soak dates in warm water for 10–15 minutes if dry. Drain and pit.
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In a food processor, blend dates, eggs, nut butter, and vanilla until smooth.
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Add almond flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda. Blend until just combined.
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Fold in chocolate chips if using.
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Pour into prepared pan and spread evenly. Top with extra chips and sea salt.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes until toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
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Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to rack and cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use soft medjool dates for best results. Store chilled for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.