Irresistible Date Brownies (Whole30, Paleo & Gluten-Free)

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Indulge in these rich, chocolatey date brownies that are also Paleo and Whole30-approved! This easy treat will satisfy your chocolate cravings!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Additional Time10

Total Time35

Course: Cookies, Snacks, Desserts

Cuisine: Modern Cuisine

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: large brownies

Calories: 319kcal

Preheat oven to 350 °F/ 180 °C.
Place the dried fruits, coconut oil, milk, and eggs in a (high-speed) blender or food processor. Blend into a paste.
15 to 20 pitted Medjool dates, 15 dried Turkish Apricots, ½ cup coconut oil, 1 cup cashew milk or any other unsweetened plant milk, 4 eggs
Transfer the paste to large a bowl.
In batches, stir in the cacao or cocoa powder and sea salt until no powdery lumps remain and you have a dark brown paste.
2 cups cacao or cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon sea salt
Grease the baking pan with some coconut oil. Shake in a little cocoa or cacao powder and tap out the excess.
With a spatula, spread the chocolate mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Let it cool for about 10 minutes before cutting it into squares.
They will become more solid once cooled.

Storing tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freezer for longer—no need to defrost. You can enjoy them immediately out of the freezer or let them sit at room temperature for a bit.
Cut into 9 large pieces or 18 mini brownies.
How do you make these healthy brownies with a shiny crust? Instead of manually stirring in the dry ingredients, add them to the blender or food processor together with the date paste and blend or mix for a few seconds until you have a beautiful shiny, and chocolatey paste. Continue to make the date brownies as explained in the recipe instructions.
How to grease the brownie pan? Grease the baking pan with some coconut oil. Shake in a little cocoa or cacao powder and tap out the excess.
How to remove the brownie cake from the prepared pan? Use a pairing knife and trace it around the edges to ensure the cake is no longer attached to the sides of the pan. Then flip it over in one swooping motion with a large enough plate on top of the pan to catch the cooled brownie cake—you can always use parchment paper as well and lift it out of the pan.
Can I use parchment paper instead? Yes. Make sure you have enough to extend the parchment paper up and over the sides of the pan for easy removal.