Date Brownies

1/2 c honey
3/4 c pitted dates--chopped
3/4 c almond flour
1 t baking soda
1 t fresh lemon juice
1.5 stick butter--softened
2 eggs beaten
2 oz pecan nuts--crushed
1/4 t salt

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F
Line an 8 in square pan

Place the honey in a medium pot and heat on medium. Add the dates, almond flour, baking soda and lemon juice and stir. Then add the butter and when melted add the beaten eggs, pecan nuts, salt and combine well. Remove from heat and pour mixture into the pan and bake for 30 minutes or until top feels firm. (It took 40 minutes for my batch).

Let cool for 10 minutes, cut. Let cool completely and store in refrigerator in an airtight container.

--Sandra Ramacher

*They really look like chocolate brownies! The dates definitely bring out a sweet flavor... it's not quite chocolate, but is super good!