Indulge in a lighter holiday treat with these sugar-free Christmas brownies, sweetened only by raw dates whizzed up in the blender. With just four key ingredients, they boast a rich flavor and a delightfully cakey texture.
Best of all, making these healthy date brownies is such a fun family holiday activity. They’re not only easy for kids to make but simple to decorate as cute Christmas trees!
Why You’ll Love These Christmas Tree Raw Date Brownies
Healthy alternative – these Christmas brownies are free of refined sugar, instead sweetened by softened and blended dates.
Fudgy and cakey – they’re a delicious mixture of rich fudgy brownie flavor with a lighter cakey texture.
Easy to decorate – simply create zig-zags across each brownie triangle with green icing and add your favorite sprinkles. Easy and fun festive decorating for the kids!
Make ahead – whip up a batch of brownies the day before or store in the freezer, ready to be decorated just before serving.
Healthy Christmas Tree Brownies Ingredients
Brownies Ingredients
- 25 Dates (pitted) (7 oz)
- 1 ½ Hot Milk (13 oz)
- ½ cup melted butter or vegetable oil (3oz)
- 1 cup Whole wheat flour (4 oz)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
Decoration ingredients
- 1 Food coloring cone (Green)
- 15 Candy canes
- Sprinkles of your choice (I used stars, red & silver balls as ornaments)
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- Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars
- Santa’s Trash Cookies
- Festive Chocolate Peppermint Bark With Oreos
- Cute & Simple Chocolate Candy Cane Hearts
How To Make Christmas Tree Brownies
Place the pitted dates in a bowl and pour in the hot milk. Let the dates soak for 60 minutes to soften them.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spread the baking paper on the cake tray. Set it aside.
Blend the softened dates into a smooth consistency and transfer the mixture to a bowl.
Add vegetable oil and mix well.
Add whole wheat flour, baking powder, and baking soda to the blended date mixture.
Whisk the brownie mixture until a smooth consistency is achieved.
Spoon the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the brownies comes out clean.
Remove the baked brownies from the oven and place it on a cooling rack to cool completely.
Slice the brownies into small triangles for perfect, bite-sized treats.
Use the green food coloring cone to add a zigzag design on each brownie triangle, giving it a Christmas tree appearance. Sprinkle assorted holiday-themed decorations on top of the green icing while it’s still slightly wet.
To give these healthy date brownies a Christmas tree “trunk”, snap off the rounded tops of the candy canes and press the straight ends into the base of each brownie triangle to form the tree trunks.
Storage Instructions For Raw Date Brownies
To keep your holiday brownies fudgy and delicious, follow these simple storage tips:
Room Temperature
Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
In The Fridge
These Christmas-themed brownies can also be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week. I like to wrap undecorated brownie triangles in plastic wrap to keep them fresh for longer.
Freezing
For longer storage, place the raw date brownies, without decoration, in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to enjoy, thaw the brownies in the fridge and add fresh green icing and sprinkles just before serving.
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Christmas Tree Raw Date Brownies
Ingredients
Brownies Ingredients
- 25 Dates pitted (7 oz)
- 1 ½ Hot Milk 13 oz
- ½ cup melted butter or vegetable oil 3oz
- 1 cup Whole wheat flour 4 oz
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
Decoration Ingredients
- 1 Food coloring cone Green
- 15 Candy canes
- Sprinkles of your choice I used stars, red & silver balls as ornaments
Instructions
- Place the pitted dates in a bowl and pour in the hot milk. Let the dates soak for 60 minutes to soften them.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spread the baking paper on the cake tray. Set it aside.
- Blend the softened dates into a smooth consistency and transfer the mixture to a bowl.
- Add vegetable oil and mix well.
- Add whole wheat flour, baking powder, and baking soda to the blended date mixture.
- Whisk the brownie mixture until a smooth consistency is achieved.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the brownies comes out clean.
- Remove the baked brownies from the oven and place it on a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Slice the brownies into small triangles for perfect, bite-sized treats.
- Use the green food coloring cone to add a zigzag design on each brownie triangle, giving it a Christmas tree appearance. Sprinkle assorted holiday-themed decorations on top of the green icing while it’s still slightly wet.
- To give these healthy date brownies a Christmas tree “trunk”, snap off the rounded tops of the candy canes and press the straight ends into the base of each brownie triangle to form the tree trunks.
Notes
Storage Tips for Raw Date Brownies
- Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
- Refrigerator: Keep undecorated brownies wrapped in plastic for up to 1 week.
- Freezer: Freeze undecorated brownies in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and decorate before serving.
