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Date brownie bites

Date brownie bites
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10 ingredients · 5 steps

Small cocoa brownies with dates and almond butter. Save the ingredients, mini-pan method and cooling steps.

The checklist

  • Medjool dates, pitted · 6 oz (US)
  • Water · ⅓ US cup
  • Plain unsweetened almond butter · ½ US cup

+ 17 more explained items

Time, servings and nutrition

DessertAmerican-style

Servings: 20 · 1/20 of this batch

Preparation
Cooking
Extra waiting
30 min

Allow at least 30 minutes cooling after 12–15 minutes baking. Warm bites are fragile.

Approximate nutrition per serving

For 20 equal portions, without chocolate chips. Unmeasured pan grease is excluded.

Energy
≈ 70 kcal
Protein
1.8 g
Fat
3.8 g
Carbohydrate
8.5 g
Calculation details

Planning times use the upper end of stated ranges. Cooling and extra oven loads may take longer.

Calculated from ingredient amounts using USDA reference foods. Brands and portion sizes change the result.

Recipe notes: Date brownie bites

These small brownies have a soft, dense centre. The recipe makes about 18–20 bites; the nutrition reference uses 20 equal portions. Bake in a mini muffin pan and let them firm up before lifting them out.

Who this list is for

For home cooks preparing a dessert to share or portion ahead. Check the ingredient labels and the listed equipment before starting. Keep the recipe quantities together when planning your shopping.

Tips

  1. Read the labels

    Choose the plain, unsweetened products named in the list. Nut spreads, cocoa mixes and dried fruit can contain added sugar or sweeteners. Check every packaged ingredient rather than relying on a front-of-pack claim.

  2. Set everything out

    Measure the ingredients into separate bowls before mixing. Put the required container within reach and clear space for the finished dessert. Keep the step open while working so that a cooling or soaking stage is easy to spot.

  3. Keep the batch intact

    Start with the stated batch and divide it after preparation. Extra guests do not mean multiplying the oven temperature or cooking time. For a larger amount, use separate batches and check the same texture in each one.

  4. Portion before putting away

    Use clean utensils to divide the finished dessert. Keep each portion covered and label its preparation date. If sharing, keep the ingredient list available for anyone checking allergies. Storage instructions apply to the selected recipe, not every dessert on this site.

  5. Use a mini pan

    A large square pan is not an equivalent vessel: the centre may sink or remain gooey. Keep the small cavities and full cooling stage. Almond butter is part of the structure, not just a flavouring; almond flour is not a direct substitute.

The checklist

10 ingredients · 5 steps

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Ingredients

  • Medjool dates, pitted · 6 oz (US)
  • Water · ⅓ US cup
  • Plain unsweetened almond butter · ½ US cup
  • Ground flaxseed · 1 US tbsp
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder · 5 US tbsp
  • Baking soda · ½ US tsp
  • Vanilla extract · 1 US tsp
  • Balsamic vinegar · 1 US tsp
  • Salt · Pinch
  • Oil for greasing · As needed

Take along

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Mini muffin pan with 24 cavities
  • US measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing bowl and spatula
  • Lidded food container

To do

Make it

  • Prepare the pan. Heat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease the mini muffin cavities.
  • Make date paste. Process the pitted dates with the water until broken down into a thick paste.
  • Mix the batter. Add almond butter, flax, cocoa, baking soda, vanilla, balsamic vinegar and salt. Process until evenly combined.
  • Fill the cavities. Divide into about 18–20 small mounds. Flatten with damp fingers; do not add chocolate chips.
  • Bake, then cool. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the tops look dry. Cool completely in the pan for at least 30 minutes before loosening the edges and lifting out.

Questions and answers

Does this contain sugar?

Fruit supplies the sweetness and contains natural sugars. This version uses no sugar substitutes or syrups. It is not a zero-sugar or low-carbohydrate claim. Check packaged ingredients for additions.

Can I substitute ingredients?

Use this ingredient list for the stated result. A different nut paste, flour or liquid can change binding and texture. Keep a proposed substitution separate until its amount and method have been checked.

How do I reuse the list?

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