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Date Brownies (No Flour!)
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Date Brownies (No Flour!)

Date Brownies (No Flour!) combine Medjool dates, almond butter, cacao powder, and flax seeds into a sticky, dense batter that bakes into fudgy mini brownies without added flour. Sweetened naturally and flavored with vanilla, balsamic vinegar, and a hint of salt, these brownies deliver a chewy texture and rich chocolate flavor in a bite-sized form.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
13 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings: 22 brownies
Calories: 54 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan, gluten-free

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup Medjool dates , pitted (6 ounces)
  • ⅓ cup water
  • ½ cup almond butter (or nut butter of choice)
  • 1 tablespoon flax seeds ground
  • 5 tablespoons cacao powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF and grease a mini muffin tin with spray oil, or your favorite oil, to help prevent sticking. 
  2. In a food processor fitted with an "S" blade, combine the dates and water and process until the dates have broken down into a paste. (They may turn into a ball in the processor, which is also okay.)
  3. Add in the almond butter, ground flax, cacao powder, baking soda, vanilla, and vinegar and process again until a sticky, uniform dough is created. (If you need to add 1 more tablespoon of water to help it blend smoothly, that's okay.) The batter will be thick and sticky. 
  4. Use a tablespoon or 1-ounce cookie scoop to help you scoop the dough into the greased mini muffin tin. Use your fingers to gently flatten each mound of dough. Because the dough is very sticky, it helps to get your fingers wet with water before pressing each mound down so your fingers won't stick to the dough. 
  5. Bake until the tops look dry, about 12 to 15 minutes. (The centers will still feel slightly soft to the touch.) Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool completely, at least 30 minutes, before attempting to remove them from the pan. They firm up as they cool, but are very fragile when warm. Run a knife around the edge of each brownie to help loosen them to be removed, then serve immediately or store them in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. 

Notes

  • The nutrition estimate applies to one of 22 brownie bites; results may vary.
  • Mini chocolate chips can be added up to ½ cup to create double chocolate brownies.
  • Recipes were updated in 2023 to adjust vinegar, vanilla amounts, and nut butter choice for improved flavor and texture.
  • Any nut or seed butter works, but expect flavor differences depending on the choice.
  • Substituting whole nuts requires doubling the amount and grinding before combining for best results.

Nutrition Information

Calories 54kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 26mg (1%) Potassium 98mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 8IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.002mg (0%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 22 brownies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 54

% Daily Value*

Calories 54kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 26mg 1%
Potassium 98mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 8IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.002mg 0%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.