These grain-free brownies are the best brownies I’ve ever eaten! They’re decadent, fudgy, easy to make, and just so happen to be gluten-free, paleo and vegan. You’ll never go back to another brownie recipe again! These brownies are made with simple, wholesome ingredients and naturally sweetened with dates.
I have a serious question for you. Are you a light and fluffy brownie person or fudgy and chewy? I’m the latter all the way! If I’m going to indulge, I want to sink my teeth into an extra fudgy brownie, packed with lots of chocolately flavor.
I’m going to let you in on a little secret – these brownies are actually healthy. That’s right! So basically, they don’t even count as a treat, because they’re that healthy! They’re naturally sweetened with dates, which a loaded full of fiber. Not to mention, they add a delicious caramel flavor – YUM!
Anytime I get a hankering for something sweet, I always think “how can I make this healthier?” Whether it be a cookie, bar, brownie, ice cream, etc. There’s always a way to make your favorite sweet treat a little healthier. It’s amazing the simple ingredient swaps you can make without sacrificing taste. To be honest, I always enjoy the taste of cleaner baked goods anyway 🙂
Anytime I get a hankering for something sweet, I always think “how can I make this healthier?” Whether it be a cookie, bar, brownie, ice cream, etc. There’s always a way to make your favorite sweet treat a little healthier. It’s amazing the simple ingredient swaps you can make without sacrificing taste. To be honest, I always enjoy the taste of cleaner baked goods anyway.
The base of these brownies is Medjool dates. Dates are an amazing, naturally sweet food that
The next ingredient is tahini. I love using tahini in baked goods! It has a nice, neutral flavor and is a great alternative to nut butter if you’re nut-free. The tahini adds an amazing creamy texture and is the secret to making these brownies extra gooey. Definitely a must!
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I highly recommend adding chocolate chips for extra flavor and melt factor. I mean, you can never have too much chocolate, right? If you like, you could also add some chopped nuts. Walnuts would be delicious.
Enjoy these healthy, Fudgy Vegan Brownies the next time your sweet tooth strikes! Remember, there are always ways to make desserts a little healthier. You just have to get creative. Happy baking!
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The Best Fudgy Vegan Brownies
Ingredients
- 2 cups Medjool Dates tightly packed and pitted
- ¼ cup Warm Water
- ½ cup Tahini can sub other nut butter
- 2 Tbs Coconut Oil melted
- ⅓ cup Cacao Powder
- ⅓ cup Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate Chips
Optional
- ½ cup Walnuts or Pecans chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Add dates and add hot water to a food processor and blend until a sticky date paste forms. Scrape down sides as needed.
- Add tahini, coconut oil, and cacao powder and pulse until a sticky batter forms. It should be tacky and thick (scrape down sides as needed).
- Lastly, add chocolate chips and nuts (optional) and pulse to incorporate.
- Transfer batter to the lined loaf pan and spread into an even layer. For a smooth top, lay some parchment paper on top and press into an even layer.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes – the edges should be slightly dry. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Then carefully lift out of the pan using the edges of the parchment paper and let cool on a cooling rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing. The longer they cool, the firmer they will become.
- Enjoy warm or cooled.
