Date Brownies

 1 1/2 cups Medjool dates, pitted and softened

1/2 cup hot water

2 large eggs at room temperature

1/3 cup coconut oil (or melted butter)

1 tsp vanilla

1 cup almond flour

1/3 cup cocoa powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

Soften dates by removing the pits and soaking in hot water for 5 minutes.

Drain the dates and blend them with coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and creamy, like a caramel sauce.

In a separate bowl, mix the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until combined. Slowly fold the date mixture into the dry ingredients until fully incorporated. The batter will be thick.

Add chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor and texture.

Pour into an 8x8 pan. Bake at 350 for about 25 minutes.

Let brownies cool completely in pan.

We got this recipe here.