Description

Tahini Date Brownies: A fudgy, flourless chocolate treat featuring creamy tahini and naturally sweet Medjool dates. Dairy-free, vegan, and deeply cocoa-rich, these 9-ingredient brownies deliver a indulgent yet nourishing bite—perfect for dessert, snack time, and healthy baking days, with a stunning swirl of tahini.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup pitted Medjool dates
½ cup hot water
½ cup tahini
¼ cup maple syrup
2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
Optional topping: sesame seeds or dairy-free chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Soak dates in hot water for 10 minutes, then blend until smooth.
In a bowl, whisk date paste, tahini, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla until smooth.
Stir in cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until fully combined.
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
Sprinkle with optional toppings if desired.
Bake for 30–35 minutes until set but still fudgy in the center.
Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For best texture, ensure the date paste is completely smooth before mixing with tahini.
The batter is thick; using parchment helps lift the bars from the pan after baking.
Optional toppings add flavor and texture—sesame seeds for a nutty crunch or dairy-free chocolate chips for extra chocolatey pockets.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Desserts
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Middle Eastern-inspired Dessert

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie (about 40-45 g)
Calories: ~170 per serving
Sugar: ~12 g
Sodium: ~60 mg
Fat: ~9 g
Saturated Fat: ~2 g
Unsaturated Fat: ~7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: ~20 g
Fiber: ~4 g
Protein: ~3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

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