Date-Sweetened Fudgy Brownies
Date-Sweetened Fudgy Brownies are rich and chocolate-forward, with natural caramel notes from puréed dates that keep each bite ultra-moist. Whole wheat flour and cocoa add depth while bittersweet chips melt into gooey pockets. Perfect for an after-dinner treat or a potluck dessert when you want decadent flavor with less refined sugar.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Date-Sweetened Fudgy Brownies, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 18
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Soak the dates in hot water in a small bowl for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang on the sides.
- 3
Drain the dates and transfer them to a food processor. Pulse until completely smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, pulse in hot water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until fully puréed.
- 4
Add the softened butter to the food processor and pulse to combine, about 30 seconds. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then process until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; pulse just until combined, about 30 seconds. Gently stir in the chocolate chips by hand. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the edges just begin to set, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the dish for 10 minutes, then lift out using the parchment overhang. Cool completely on a cooling rack. Cut into 16 pieces.
- Calories 116.92 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 2.48 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 8.98 g 3%
- Total Fat 8.23 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 4.74 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 43.92 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 16.13 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.87 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 3.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.62 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 6.77 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.01 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 54.2 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 53.86 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Chocolate 🍫
About This Recipe
Date Sweetened Fudgy Brownies is an American dessert recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 16, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baking Soda, Bittersweet Chocolate Chips, Eggs, and Pitted Dark Cherries. Each serving provides about 116.92 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Date-Sweetened Fudgy Brownies?
- It is an American brownie recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dessert.
- What is Date-Sweetened Fudgy Brownies made of?
- The main ingredients are Baking Soda, Bittersweet Chocolate Chips, Eggs, Pitted Dark Cherries, Salt. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Date-Sweetened Fudgy Brownies?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Date-Sweetened Fudgy Brownies?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 116.92 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Date-Sweetened Fudgy Brownies easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Date-Sweetened Fudgy Brownies healthy?
- Date-Sweetened Fudgy Brownies has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 116.92 calories and 2.48 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 4.74 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Chocolate, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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