Super Fudgy Date Brownies – Gluten-Free, No Added Sugar
Super Fudgy Gluten-Free Date Brownies contain no added sugar and only require a food processor to make. They’re the perfect healthy dessert that’s ready in 30 minutes!
Are you team fudgy brownie or cakey brownie?
Fudgy brownies are definitely the theme on Hello Spoonful if you can’t tell from my Flourless Sweet Potato Brownies or Fudgy Protein Peanut Butter Blossoms.
I hope if you’re reading this post that you’re a major fudgy brownie fan like me because these Date Brownies are ridiculously fudgy!
What Makes a Fudgy Brownie vs. a Cakey Brownie?
Fudgy brownies have a higher fat-to-flour ratio than cakey ones. Since these date brownies require very little oat flour, they’re able to maintain their fudgy texture.
The cashew butter and eggs in this recipe paired with the low flour content create fudgy bites of pure bliss!
Not only do these date brownies have the best texture ever, but they also contain no added sugar!
Their sweetness comes solely from dates.
Who knew dates could come in so clutch with baking?
Dates also provide many health benefits along with tasting delicious.
I love snacking on dates stuffed with peanut butter and chocolate chips. It’s such a good snack or sweet treat when your chocolate craving hits.
Health Benefits of Dates:
- Dates are high in fiber. You can read more about the benefits of fiber in my e-book, Redefining Wellness.
- Dates contain several types of antioxidants that may help prevent the development of certain chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s and diabetes.
- Dates have an excellent nutrition profile containing important vitamins and minerals.
You can read more about the health benefits of dates in this article.
My favorite part about this super fudgy date brownie recipe is how easy it is to make!
All you need is a food processor, an 8×8 baking pan, an oven, and your ingredients!
Gluten-Free Date Brownie Ingredients:
- Dates
- Gluten-Free Oat Flour (I made my own by blending up oats in my Nutri-ninja)
- Cashew Butter
- Avocado Oil
- Hot Water
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- Cocoa Powder
- Oat Flour
- Salt
Simply add all of your ingredients to a food processor (in the order listed in the step-by-step instructions at the bottom of this post), pour your batter in a greased pan, and you’re twenty minutes away from chocolatey heaven!
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I had one of the brownies straight from the oven after baking them, but for some reason, I’ve been loving these gluten-free date brownies straight from the fridge even more!
Typically, I prefer a warm, gooey brownie covered in cold ice cream, but these date brownies get even fudgier in the fridge and I can’t say no to that.
Does anyone else find baked goods to be even better on the second day?
How to Store Your Date Brownies:
These brownies will last for up to five days in the fridge when stored in an airtight container. You can also freeze the brownies for 3 months.
I can’t wait to hear how you all like this super simple recipe!
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Gluten-Free Date Brownies (No Added Sugar Brownies)
Ingredients
- 1.5 Cups Pitted Dates
- 1 Cup hot water
- 1/3 Cup Cashew Butter
- 1/3 Cup Avocado Oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 3/4 Cup Cocoa Powder
- 1/3 Cup + 1 Tbsp Oat Flour
- 1/4 Teaspoon Salt *Plus more for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F and grease an 8x8 baking pan.
- In a food processor or blender, puree your dates and hot water until smooth. You should end up with one cup of date paste.
- Add cashew butter and oil to your food processor and blend until smooth.
- Add your eggs (one at a time) and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Add cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Mix on low until well combined.
- Pour batter into your greased 8x8 pan and smooth evenly. Sprinkle sea salt flakes on top (optional).
- Bake for 18-23 minutes or until edges are set.
- Allow pan to cool before serving. Enjoy!
- Brownies will last for up to a week in a sealed container in the fridge.
I just made this recipe though I switched up some ingredients to suit what I had. It was absolutely awesome. I used regular butter and cooking oil. I reduced coco powder to half a cup. My coco powder was pretty dark, and a taste test told me half cup was enough. I increased salt to half tsp. I like to taste my salt a bit….
Aaand I added half tsp baking powder. It rose beautifully. It was still gooey. But it wasn’t solid. It got the traditional brownie texture.
I baked in a rectangular tin. The sort used for pound and tea cakes.
I topped it with chocolate chunks.
It’s beautiful delicious, amazing goodness. Thank you for this inspiration. I have made it twice already.
Loved these! Swapped the cashew butter for pb cause that’s all I had on hand. You weren’t kidding when you said fudgy
Yay! I’m so glad you like them! Hahah yes – they’re SUPER fudgy and rich. Thank you for the review 🙂
Wow those look so thick and delicious! I would really love to sink my teeth into them!
It’s been so long since I have had a brownie or fudge for that matter lol. However, these have me tempted to break my streak lol.
I also LOVE dates! This is right up my alley.
These look so amazing. I’ve never tried a date brownie before though. I have got to give these a try. I’m sure they are going to be delicious.
I now have several extended family members who must eat gluten free. I am always over-the-moon excited to stumble across delicious recipes like this to make and serve at holiday gatherings. I can hardly wait to make these brownies!
Can you use almond butter in place of the cashew butter? Peanut butter might be good too;)
Yes! Any nut or seed butter will work 🙂
I have to admit I absolutely love a good brownie and these sound like they would taste amazing. I love that they are gluten-free as well.
Okay, you have successfully made dates look yummy to me with these gluten-free date brownies. I’ll have to give this recipe a try asap!
I’m definitely liking the health benefits of of dates. These sound great for some easy snacking!
Any time I happen across a gluten-free recipe such as yours, I share it with a friend of mine, who has Celiac’s. They will appreciate this so much.
I see a lot of potential for this recipe in other applications. I think that it is one of those simple recipes that can be adapted. Thanks for sharing.
Those look so good! I’d like to make those for my daughter who has celiac.
Oh my gosh I love you! Something healthy that is chocolate you have got my attention. I am all over this.
Oh my gosh, yum! I just love brownies. I will have to make these for sure.
Talk about fudgy AF!! HOLY MOLY! You nailed these!!
They look so pretty and I’m sure my husband would love them and have no idea that they were healthier for him.
I just made some brownies from scratch and it was not that hard but I used sugar. I have to try this recipe and the dates have so much nutrtional value.
These were epic. I haven’t had brownies in years. I might add a touch of pure monk fruit powder need time for more decadence.