Coconut Brownies (No Grains, No Sugar)

Aimee88's Note:

We don't eat grains or refined sugar, so I'm always on the lookout for tasty homemade treats with top notch ingredients. I came up with this recipe after finding that organic dessicated coconut (no sweetener added) was affordable! I started with the idea of a pie crust recipe I had from someone else and evolved it into these brownies. Preparation time includes the stewing of the dates.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 12

Yield: 12.0 slices

• 120 g dates
• 100 ml water
• 2 eggs
• 150 g coconut
• 80 g almonds , chopped
• 30 g cocoa powder

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C / 350°F.
2. Place dates and water in a saucepan and leave them to gently warm until the dates are soft and some water is absorbed.
3. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, then add the dry ingredients. Stir to combine.
4. Press the dates and water through a strainer, or process the dates until smooth, and add to the mixture.
5. Stir until well combined.
6. Press into a small baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.

Reviews

[Mia in Germany]

For some unknown reason I can have a limited amount of dates although I can't have fructose and have trouble with most fresh fruit. This recipe is very easy and extremely tasty. Not so very sweet - just how I like it! DH was raving because he is fond of coconut everything - so I'll sure make this again! Thanks for posting. Made for Spring PAC 2010.