Naturally Sweetened Brownies

Rich and delicious brownies sweetened with dates and honey. A tip for cutting brownies and cakes is to use a plastic knife after they cool.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 36 mins
• Total Time: 51 mins
• Calories: 176 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup chopped pecans
• ¼ cup honey
• 5 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• 4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened baker's chocolate
• 15 dried pitted dates, or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Stir water and flaxseed meal together in a small bowl. Let stand until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Pulse chocolate and baking soda together in a food processor until finely ground. Add flaxseed mixture, dates, coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract. Pulse together until combined. Stir in pecans.

Step 4

Pour batter into an 8x8-inch baking pan.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until top is dry and edges have started to pull away from the pan, about 36 minutes. Let cool. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top for a little extra sweetness.