Name: Low-Sugar Date Brownies Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup pitted dates; 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup almond flour; 1/4 cup cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

How To Make Low-Sugar Date Brownies Recipe

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup pitted dates
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup almond flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
In a food processor, blend the dates until they form a sticky paste.
In a mixing bowl, combine the date paste, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until well combined.
Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few crumbs.
Allow the brownies to cool before cutting them into squares.
Serve and enjoy!