Chocolate Chip and Raspberry Brownies With Zero Added Sugar

Ingredients

• For the Brownies:

  • 1 1/2 cups pitted dates

  • 1 cup hot water

  • 1/3 cup cashew butter

  • 1/3 cup avocado oil

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder

  • 1/3 cup oat flour

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries

  • 1/2 cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips

Serving Size and Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size: 1 brownie (1/12th of the pan)

• Calories: 160

• Carbohydrates: 20g

• Protein: 3g

• Fat: 9g

• Fiber: 4g

• Sugar: 12g (from natural sources)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. Prepare the Date Paste:

   • In a food processor or blender, puree the dates with hot water until smooth, creating a date paste.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients:

   • Add cashew butter, avocado oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the date paste. Blend until smooth.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients:

   • In a large bowl, mix together the cocoa powder, oat flour, and salt. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.

5. Add Raspberries and Chocolate Chips:

   • Gently fold in the fresh raspberries and 2/3 of the sugar-free dark chocolate chips.

6. Bake:

   • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Top with remaining sugar-free chocolate chips. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Cool and Serve:

   • Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Enjoy!

These chocolate chip and raspberry brownies are a delicious and healthy dessert option, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without added sugar​.