Description
A simple, nourishing treat that offers the pleasure of a classic brownie without the guilt, sweetened naturally with dates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Blend the pitted dates in a food processor until they form a paste.
- Add the almond butter, cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla extract to the dates and blend until fully combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set.
- Let cool before slicing into squares and serve.
Notes
Serve with ice cream, fresh berries, or nut butter for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg