Share some Salted Caramel Brownies (gluten free Vegan egg free) at the next party you attend. These fudgy brownies are topped with a healthy caramel sauce made from dates.
Chocolate brownies are my second favorite dessert behind chocolate chip cookies. My fudgy gluten free brownies disappeared too quickly, so I felt the need to whip up another batch for the holiday weekend.
Did you have a great holiday? Are you still recovering from all the fun? Boy oh boy, we sure are! We are suffering from the case of too much fun…Yeah, sounds like a real problem, right? :p
Our fun started early Friday with a small neighbourhood party. Sir is in the Summer baseball league at his school so his coach (and our neighbor) invited us over for a relaxing night of drinks, good food and fun.
We feasted on waaay too many potato chips of all things. My sweet neighbor remembered Mr. Naughty couldn’t eat any brand of chips unless it was Cape Cod Potato Chips (they use canola oil instead of sunflower oil). She made sure to grab the huge bag at Costco so he could enjoy some food too. Small gestures like that are HUGE with food allergies. She thought of us and took the TIME to find the safe brand. That’s a home run! 😀
We mingled on the patio munching on appetizers while the kids were off running around the yard. I found Mr. Naughty is quite a charmer when he see something he wants. He’s obsessed with cars or anything with wheels. As soon as we arrived, we saw one of those battery powered 2 seater cars and Mr. Naughty couldn’t help but stare. Sure enough, the bigger kids were driving around the yard and Mr. Naughty runs over and shouts stop! Thankfully the kid driving stopped (since he was standing in her path.) The other kids eventually let him in and he sat shot gun for almost the remainder of the night. I had to grab him when he thought he could put the pedal to the metal and start driving… he was aimed point blank for the host’s mini van.
We were there for hours… and it was a blast!
All of that fun had some serious consequences. My kids never sleep in. Ever. Everrr.
The kids were so exhausted, they ended up sleeping until 9:05 am and 9:45 am the next day (they are usually up at the crack of dawn). The parade started at 10am. Totally missed it, by a mile. <—– as bad as this sounds, I’m not sorry either! Parades are always fun but H-O-T in July and totally crowded. If you’re not there an hour ahead of time forget about a good seat on the street.
The funny thing was, we didn’t even enjoy these brownies at the party. The kids were too busy running themselves into exhaustion, they forgot about dessert. They were beyond tired but completely WIRED, when we finally left at 10:40pm. Bed time is usually closer to 8pm. Oh, I almost forgot, both kids refused to take a nap or do any quiet time earlier that day too. Annnd we let them stay up late for the fireworks too, cause were awesome parents. <—– awesome parents that will pay the price later.
Go figure they’re still crabby and tired… and it’s 4 DAYS later.
So here are those amazingly fudgy brownies with a sweet and slightly salty caramel topping. We enjoyed these post party the next day while lounging around the house waiting for fireworks. Share them at a party to keep them for yourselves!
- 8 medjool dates
- 3 Tbsp oil (I used avocado oil)
- 3 Tbsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- rock sea salt for garnish
- Bake and allow to completely cool before topping with caramel.
- Combine all ingredients in a high powered blender or large food processor.
- Process until smooth.
- Pour over brownies and evenly spread.
- Garnish with rock salt.
Some other things you may like:
Fudgy Brownies- gluten free egg free (no beans)
Fudgy Mint Brownies- gluten free bean free & dye free
Double Chocolate Donuts- gluten free vegan
Chocolate Peanut Butter-less Mousse- nut free mousse
Chocolate Avocado Silk Pie- gluten free dairy free Vegan
Hello, I’m Laura! Thanks for stopping by… I hope this blog will help you or someone you know and love. 
Ahhh yes my oldest is still on “holiday hangover” too!! I’ll just go hide in a corner with these delicious brownies!
Lol, comes with the territory of kids I suppose. Thanks so much Julie!
Salted caramel fudgy brownies that are actually on the healthier side? Yes please!
Thanks so much Stacey!
Cannot wait to try these, Laura! They look so easy and actually resemble brownies considering they are gluten-free and vegan! So excited!
Thank Kacey! My husband thought the brownies were too fudgy, if there is such thing!
This look absolutely divine! I am sending to my mother-in-law who is celiac and has to limit dairy. Thank you so much!
Thank you Michelle and thanks for sharing!
I can’t believe how ridiculously fudgy these look! Love salted caramel + chocolate.
They are waay fudgy and SO good! ;-D
I don’t see the recipe for the brownies, just for the caramel topping, am I missing something?
Thank you Debbie! The link now works!
Glad to hear that y’all had a nice holiday weekend, Laura! These look the perfect way to stay occupied while waiting for fireworks! I’m pretty sure I’d devour more than my fair share. 😉
Lol, Thanks so much Ashlyn!
Dear Laura, your brownies are irresistible. I can’t believe the caramel is made with dates…how wonderful! This is a batch I must make! xo, Catherine
Thank you so much Catherine! These were one of our favorites!
Yes, we are still recovering from our long night of fireworks and swimming too! I could definitely use one of these brownies for sure!!
These look incredible. Especially that salted caramel layer on top. Oh my!
These brownies look absolutely so fudgy decadent and delicious, Laura! Love that the salted caramel sauce is made using dates! That means I can have more, right?? 🙂
Lol, yes Kelly! You can eat the entire pan. 😀
I saw this come across Facebook the other day and Kelsie (my 9 year old food allergy sufferer) told me I had to make these soon! They look delectable!
Even as an adult, I see those tiny motorized vehicles and I still want to hop in! Your kiddos are so lucky to have you as their mom – you make awesome allergy free treats!
These are absoutely wonderful! a huge hit with my hubby! Thank you for the recipe. Also, beautiful pictures.
I have to avoid tapioca as well as being gluten and dairy free. Do you know how I can substitute the tapioca flour? The brownies look and sound delicious so I would love to try them.
You could try using potato starch or arrowroot flour instead of tapioca starch. Hope that helps!
I have these in the oven now they look fantastic! I have a question about the Caramel topping ….did you put that on each brownie after you cut them because if it stays gooey I’m thinking they will be very messy to serve? Thanks so much for your great recipes!
Hi Cindy! Yes, I applied an individual layer of caramel to these brownies for clean photos. No need to spread the caramel separate though, the edges will become a little gooey but I’m pretty sure no one will mind a bit. 😉
I am a multi-allergy sufferer who recently found your blog. I’ve made your brownies twice, first time mistaking the cocoa for 1.5 cups…and they were still good but hurt your mouth dark chocolate tasting…I didn’t try this caramel until today, and I have to say I NEVER thought it would be this good. I though caramel was lost to me, but you’ve given me back a little of my former life. I’m awed by this recipe. I’m baking the brownies in a cupcake tin right now and I’m going to top them with this caramel. I am so happy right now, I could cry. THANK YOU!
Hi Julie! It makes me so happy to hear you’ve found my site! Restricted diets are difficult and more upsetting than most can realize. I hope you enjoy ALL the date caramel you can eat. 🙂 I also just used this caramel for a samoa ice cream cake which you can find here if you’re interested. Thanks again! https://petiteallergytreats.com/gluten-free-dairy-free-samoa-ice-cream-cake-caramel-delites/