Delicious healthy brownies made sweet with California dates. This recipe is suitable for vegans by substituting the eggs and includes frosting made with cocoa powder and sugar-free syrup.
1: Grease an 8x8 baking pan.
2: Preheat oven to 350°F.
3: In a food processor, blend the dates and hot water until paste consistency.
4: Ensure your mixture is smooth.
5: Add the paste date mixture and butter into a mixing bowl. Combine until smooth.
6: Add one egg at a time, making sure well combined after each is added.
7: Add vanilla and mix until fluffy and smooth.
8: Slowly add cocoa, flour, and salt and then mix until combined.
9: With a plastic spoon, spread batter into prepared pan.
10: Bake for 20 minutes or until edges are set.
11: While brownies cool, prepare the frosting by mixing all frosting ingredients with a whisk until smooth.
12: Spread frosting over the brownies and enjoy!
