Whole Grain Carob Brownies With Dates Recipe

Name: Whole Grain Carob Brownies With Dates
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup chopped dates, lightly packed; water (enough to fill the spaces between the dates in the measuring cup); 1 cup whole wheat flour; ⅓ cup brown rice flour; ⅓ cup carob powder; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup oil (I used extra-virgin olive oil and extra-virgin sunflower oil); 1 -2 tablespoon molasses (I recommend unsulphured Blackstrap); ¼ cup water; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 tablespoon rum (or other alcohol such as brandy or whisky); 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional); 13-½ cup carob chips (optional); 13-½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Servings: persons

¾ cup chopped dates, lightly packed
water (enough to fill the spaces between the dates in the measuring cup)
1 cup whole wheat flour
⅓ cup brown rice flour
⅓ cup carob powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup oil (I used extra-virgin olive oil and extra-virgin sunflower oil)
1 -2 tablespoon molasses (I recommend unsulphured Blackstrap)
¼ cup water
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 tablespoon rum (or other alcohol such as brandy or whisky)
1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
13-½ cup carob chips (optional)
13-½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

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["Preheat oven to 350F.", "Lightly grease a 8""X8"" pan.", "Put the dates and their water in a small saucepan.", "Bring to a boil, stirring often.", "When the dates look like a paste, remove from the heat.", "Put the bottom of the saucepan in cold water.", "In a medium bowl, sift together the flours, carob powder, baking powder and salt.", "In a small bowl, whisk together the cooled date paste, oil, molasses, water, vanilla and alcohol.", "Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ones and stir.", "If using optional ingredients, only mix roughly.", "If not, mix well.", "If using, add the zest, chips, nuts and finish mixing.", "Pour the batter in the pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.", "Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean."]

2450

kcal

Calories

232

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup chopped dates, lightly packed, water (enough to fill the spaces between the dates in the measuring cup), 1 cup whole wheat flour, ⅓ cup brown rice flour, and more.

Yes, Whole Grain Carob Brownies With Dates falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Whole Grain Carob Brownies With Dates

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