FUDGY DATE BROWNIES

20 brownies, 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 cup medjool dates, pitted, chopped

• 1/3 cup water

• 1/2 cup almond butter

• 1 tbsp ground flax seeds

• 4 tbsp cacao powder

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp cardamom powder, freshly ground

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar (optional, omit if sattvic)

• 1/2 salt 2-3 tbsp dark chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Add the dates and water to a food processor and process until blended into a paste.

3. Add the remaining ingredients except the chocolate chips and process until combined. The batter should be thick and sticky.

4. Transfer to a greased 9x9 baking dish.

5. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top.

6. Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the tops look dry.

7. Allow to cool before serving, the brownies will firm upon cooling but will still be a fudgy consistency. Enjoy!

this recipe was adapted from detoxinista.com

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Notes

• If you want a healthy brownie recipe that actually tastes like brownies, this is it.

• Good for all doshas as a sweet treat or party favor.

• Option to add nuts if you want to add a crunchy texture - coconut for pitta, any nut for vata, peeled and chopped almonds for kapha.