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Hot Date No sugar added Chocolate Valentine Brownies

Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today! Just realized that it’s Valentine’s Day week and I am getting into the loving spirit today with these Hot Date Chocolate Valentine Brownies. These are not just any brownies, oh no, they are filled with all kinds of healthy goodness but decadent enough to let you feel like you are treating yourself. I won’t tell if you don’t.

Hot date chocolate Valentine brownies

Did you know that dates have 50% more potassium than bananas? I didn’t either! Great runner fuel and a natural replacement for sugar in baked goods.

Dates, chocolate & almonds yes please! #ValentinesDay #heathytreats #meatlessMonday

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Hot date chocolate Valentine brownies

Hot Date Chocolate Valentine Brownies

I used unsweetened apple sauce as a moistening ingredient and natural sweetener as well but you won’t find any added sugar in these brownies. You won’t miss it at all. Win-Win! So what else is in my Hot Date Chocolate Valentine Brownie?

Hot date chocolate Valentine brownie

Using almond flour makes these brownies naturally gluten free. I’ve added some high quality dark chocolate because chocolate. To make these brownies even better I’ve added a few scoops of chocolate protein powder and slivered almonds. Fabulous combination trust me!

hot date chocolate Valentine's brownies

I don’t do too many dessert recipes here on the blog but when I do, I promise they are delicious and healthyish. We all need to treat ourselves every so often and Valentine’s Day week is the perfect excuse to do so. Hope you give them a try.

 

hot date chocolate Valentine's brownies
Yield: 6

“Hot Date” Chocolate Valentine Brownies

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes

hot date chocolate Valentine brownies for your sweethearts this year. Sweetened with dates and no added sugar. I won't tell if you don't

Ingredients

  • 1 C almond flour
  • 2/3 C unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 scoops chocolate protein powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 oz high quality dark chocolate-chopped
  • 1/2 C slivered almonds
  • 4 oz unsweetened apple sauce
  • 5 egg whites
  • 1/2 C vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 C reduced fat buttermilk
  • 1/2 C chopped pitted dates

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375
  2. In a large mixing bowl combine all dry ingredients and set aside
  3. In a medium bowl whisk together egg whites, oil, vanilla, buttermilk until frothy
  4. add in applesauce
  5. slowly combine wet and dry ingredients
  6. Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray
  7. Pour batter into tins to make 12 brownies
  8. bake 15-18 minutes until middle is cooked
  9. Allow to cool and enjoy

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© Deborah Brooks
Cuisine: american / Category: Desserts

Tell me-Have a hot date this Valentine’s Day? Do you cook with dates? What’s your favorite special occasion treat?

 


About Deborah Brooks

Hi I'm Deborah! I spend my days successfully raising a husband & 2 teens in the VA/DC area. I am a lover of all things running & fitness. As a life long vegetarian, I've always been passionate about healthy living & exercise. Looking for partners in crime, I started my own chapter of Moms Run This Town (MRTT) which has grown to over 700 members. I've met so many amazing women who inspire me daily to keep moving forward. You can usually find me running with my crew and training for the next crazy adventure they talked me into. I love to keep up to date on new running & fitness trends. I definitely choose my running gear based on color and love to express my fashion sense while exercising.

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  1. Emily says

    Ooh wow they look like little heart brownies. <3 I love that you sweetened them with some dates.

  12. Ivanna says

    I love brownies and these look delicious. I would have never thought to make them with dates. I might have to give this a try.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      So the most common substitute for veg oil is apple sauce. I already added that to reduce the oil amount so not sure if you could do a total replacement. Let me know if you try!

  27. Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudy says

    You lost me at the buttermilk . . . but I know how to substitute for that. Otherwise these sound really yummy!

    I LOVE dates! Because, sweet tooth. I didn’t know about the potassium. I really ought to remember to eat them more often when I get a craving for sweets!

  28. Sarah says

    These are too cute and look delicious! I love the name as I have a recipe that would pair well with these and the same “hot date” coming. 😉 Happy Meatless Monday!

  30. Jenn says

    I do love dates and don’t use them enough. These look a little interesting texture-wise, but I bet they are delicious.

    We are usually pretty low-key for Valentine’s Day – we will just have a nice dinner at home, and call it a day. Maybe I’ll whip up something nice for dessert.

  31. Kimberly Hatting says

    Oh, these look “datefully” delightful LOL I’ve heard of dates, but honestly have never even looked for them in the store. Looks like I need to go shopping! I’m saving & pinning this baby 😉

  35. Gina says

    These look just great! And so much fun! I will have to try them as I’m trying to make a better effort to eat better.

  40. Chrissy says

    These are super cute and look so yummy. You’d never know how healthy they are compared to others on the market. I like that you didn’t add sugar and used applesauce. I substitute applesauce a lot in my baking.

  41. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    I couldn’t wait to check this out when I saw it on IG! I DO have a hot date… who I’m dragging to a Valentine’s yoga event… but it’s at a brewery! Maybe I’ll make some healthy snacks too. 🙂

  47. Sana says

    Hehehe “hot date” Sadly Valentine’s day falls on a work night this year! But I am a huge fan of brownies and dates! What a lovely combination! Have you ever made stuffed dates?

  52. Kim G says

    These are so cute! I also didn’t know that dates have more potassium that bananas. Maybe races should have dates as a post-race food option instead of bananas!

    Happy early Valentine’s Day!

  54. Sarah says

    I just had 2 brownies yesterday and could go for one of these for breakfast with my coffee! Yesterday was National Have A Brownie Day and Cream Cheese Brownie Day so I went with Chocolate Cherry Cream Cheese Brownies.

    I love the addition of protein in these and it is the week of love and chocolate so I’ll have to whip up a batch for after barre and Aurora’s gymnastics since she’ll be at the gym 6 hours this week, including 2 on Valentine’s Day.

  55. Debbie says

    These look so good! I’m noticing a lot of chocolate recipes in the linkup today! It must be Valentine’s Day! Thanks for hosting!

  62. Jenn says

    Yum, yum, yum! If it’s chocolate and fudgy then it is 100% for me!

    These look heavenly and I bet the dates add just the right texture!

  63. Kimberly Hatting says

    Very catchy (and clever) title tofor these chocolate goodies 😉 I don’t have any chocolate protein powder in the house, or I’d be firing up the oven over my lunch break. Guess I need to make a stop by the store on the way home later LOL

  67. Lisa @ TechChick Adventures says

    Teehee, I see what you did there with the “dates” 🙂 My family will be making a Valentine themed dinner. I like to involve my kids when I cook. With teenagers that doesn’t happen often, but I always say it’s a “life skill” they need to learn! They have fun when they do get involved.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      I have always loved cooking with my kids! This is the first year that they are both off at school for Valentine’s Day. Just might have to make these all for myself

  68. De Bolton says

    We are big date fans. My youngest is anemic and its a yummy source of iron. I bake with paste and give her dates stuffed with peanut butter.

    These brownies sound so good. I am going to give them a try.

  71. Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness says

    Oh yes, I love brownies! I’m having company this weekend and I’m making a sort of Valentine’s Day themed dinner, so I think I might make a chocolate cake or brownies with strawberries for dessert. Happy day of love to you on the 14th!

  72. Debbie @ Deb Runs says

    Those brownies look delicious!

    I did not know that dates have 50% more potassium than bananas. That’s good info to pass on to my older clients who get leg cramps at night.

  74. Esther says

    Oh my goodness, those look so amazing! My husband just saw them and said he needs one right now!
    I guess I need to make some for Valentin’s day!

  75. Marcia says

    Gluten free? Hello lover! Can’t wait to hopefully be able to get nuts, eggs and chocolate back in my diet so I can try these!

  76. Kim G says

    These look great! I’m booked for an OTF class on Valentine’s Day so these would be a good treat for after the class 🙂

  79. Kimberly Hatting says

    You probably know I don’t like raw bananas, but I was introduced to Medjool dates last year & they are my go-to now for potassium. They are soooo yummy!

  81. Sarah says

    I’m back to loving dates lately, so good with dark chocolate!
    No big plan we usually stay in so I’m sure we’ll do the same this year.

  83. Kelly says

    What wonderful sweet treats. They’re a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day or any other day!

  85. Salads for Lunch says

    These are so adorable and they look delicious!! I wish we were able to do something for Valentine’s day, but unfortunately two of the girls have softball practice that night this year 🙁

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