If you're like me and love brownies but really can't do the whole dairy thing because of restrictions then you're going to love this.

This is possibly the most simplest brownie recipe ever!

All you need is four ingredients believe it or not ...

  • Ingredients

    • 2 cups tightly packed dates, pitted (measured after pitting)
    • 1/4 cup warm water
    • 1/2 cup salted peanut butter* (if unsalted, add a healthy pinch of salt to the batter)
    • 2 Tbsp melted coconut oil* (if avoiding coconut oil, see notes)
    • 1/3 cup cacao or unsweetened cocoa powder

    These next additions are totally optional!

    • 1/3 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips (optional // we like Enjoy Life)
    • 1/2 cup roughly chopped raw walnuts (optional // or other nut of choice)

See full recipe and nutrition facts list and more here.

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 C) and line a standard loaf pan (or similar size pan) with parchment paper. Set aside.

  2. Add dates to food processor and blend until a ball forms. Separate the dates into chunks using a spoon. Then add hot water and blend until a sticky date paste forms. Scrape down sides as needed.

  3. Add peanut butter, coconut oil, and cacao powder and pulse until a sticky batter forms. It should be tacky and thick (scrape down sides as needed). Lastly add chocolate chips and walnuts (optional) and pulse to incorporate.

  4. Transfer batter to lined loaf pan and spread into an even layer. For a smooth top, lay some parchment paper on top and use a flat-bottomed object (like a drinking glass) to press into an even layer.

  5. Bake on the center rack for 15 minutes - the edges should be slightly dry. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then carefully lift out of the pan using the edges of the parchment paper and let cool on a plate or cooling rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing. The longer they cool, the firmer they will become.

  6. Enjoy warm or cooled. Store leftovers covered at room temperature up to 3 days, in the refrigerator up to 5-6 days, or in the freezer up to 1 month (let thaw before enjoying).

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