Mamita Mae — Better-For-You Brownie Mix

	Mamita Mae 💛	Duncan Hines	"Organic" Brand
Sweetener	✅ Whole dates	❌ Refined sugar	❌ Cane sugar
Protein / serving	✅ ~6g	❌ <1g	❌ 1–2g
Fiber	✅ Gut-healthy fiber	❌ 0g	❌ 1g
Gluten	✅ Gluten-free	❌ Wheat flour	❌ Varies
Seed oils	✅ None	❌ Soybean oil	❌ Canola oil
Superfoods	✅ 6 clean ingredients	❌ 0	❌ 0
Developed by	✅ Registered Dietitian	❌ Food lab	❌ Food lab
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Nutrition Facts

16 servings per container

Serving size 1 serving (24g)

Amount per serving

Calories 100

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5g6%

Saturated Fat 0g2%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg0%

Sodium 171mg7%

Total Carbohydrate 12g4%

Dietary Fiber 2g6%

Total Sugars 6g

Includes 6g Added Sugars12%

Protein 4g (~6g once baked)

Vitamin D 0mcg0%

Calcium 25mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

Potassium 29mg1%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

🌿 Ingredients

Date sugar, almond flour, pea protein, cacao powder, arrowroot starch, baking soda, cinnamon, sea salt.

⚠️ Contains: Almonds.

🌴 Date Sugar 🥜 Almond Flour 💪 Pea Protein 🍫 Cacao Powder 🌿 Arrowroot Starch 🫙 Baking Soda ✨ Cinnamon 🧂 Sea Salt

8 ingredients. Every one chosen intentionally by our dietitian Carla Duenas, MS, RDN. Nothing you can't pronounce. Nothing you don't need.

All-Purpose
Baking Mix

Naturally Sweetened with Dates 🌴

One bag. Endless possibilities. Our All-Purpose Baking Mix is your kitchen's new secret weapon — make fudgy brownies, fluffy muffins, no-bake energy bites, and more. Every recipe developed by Carla Duenas, MS, RDN and sweetened with 100% date sugar. Zero refined sugar. Always.

🌿 Gluten-Free 🚫 No Refined Sugar 💪 ~6g Protein 🌱 Plant-Based Protein 🥜 Almond Flour Base ✅ No Seed Oils

🍽️ See all recipes you can make with this mix →

Made with Mamita Mae 🍫

One mix. Endless delicious possibilities.

📦 Official Bag Recipe

Classic Cakey Brownies 🍫

The original recipe straight from the back of the bag — fudgy, chocolatey, and made with only clean ingredients. Preheat, mix, bake, enjoy.

1 bag Mamita Mae All-Purpose Baking Mix
½ cup melted butter
2 eggs
1 cup of milk or water
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ cup chocolate chips (optional but recommended!)

Preheat oven to 400°F.
In a bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, milk, and olive oil until smooth.
Add the Mamita Mae brownie mix and stir until combined.
Fold in chocolate chips (optional but recommended!).
Pour into a greased 9×13 baking pan.
Bake for 24–27 minutes.
Let cool slightly and enjoy!

Brownie muffin with pecan and chocolate chips

✨ As seen on @misslizheart

Brownie Muffins 🧁

"My kids and I made these — sweetened with only dates!" Fluffy on the outside, fudgy on the inside. Top with a pecan and chocolate chips for the full experience.

1 bag Mamita Mae All-Purpose Baking Mix
½ cup melted butter
2 eggs
1 cup of milk or water
½ cup chocolate chips (optional but recommended!)

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
In a bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, and milk until smooth.
Add the Mamita Mae brownie mix and stir until combined.
Fold in chocolate chips (optional but recommended!).
Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, about ¾ full.
Bake for 18–22 minutes until tops are set.
Cool 10 min before removing. Makes ~12 muffins.

👩‍⚕️ Recipe by @carladuenas.rd

No-Bake Energy Bites ⚡

Carla's kid-approved no-bake recipe — the whole family makes these together. Just mix, roll, and snack. No oven, no fuss, no refined sugar.

1 cup Mamita Mae All-Purpose Baking Mix
½ cup nut or seed butter (almond, peanut, NuttZo — your pick!)
2–3 tbsp milk of choice (add until rollable)
Optional: dark chocolate chips, shredded coconut, flaky sea salt

Add baking mix and nut butter to a bowl. Sing for better flavor (optional 🎵).
Add milk one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough holds together when pressed.
Roll into tablespoon-sized balls. Press in chocolate chips if desired.
Place on a lined tray. Refrigerate 15–20 min to firm up.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 1 week. Makes ~14–16 bites.

🍪 Mamita Mae Original

Healthy Mamita Mae Cookies 🍪

Soft centers, chewy edges, zero refined sugar. Let them cool and they turn fudgy and irresistible — the cookie your family will make on repeat.

1 bag Mamita Mae baking mix
1 egg
½ cup olive oil
3 tbsp water
1 tsp vanilla
Optional: ¼ cup dark chocolate chips, chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Mix all ingredients until a soft dough forms.
Let dough rest 5–8 min so the almond flour absorbs the moisture.
Roll into balls and slightly flatten them on a lined baking sheet.
Bake 12 min. Centers should still look soft — do not overbake, almond flour dries out quickly.
Cool 10–15 min and they'll become chewy and fudgy. 🤎

🌴 Mamita Mae = Date Sugar

We have one rule: zero refined sugar. Ever. Every product we make is sweetened exclusively with dates — a whole fruit that's been humanity's natural sweetener for 6,000 years.

🔬 What the science says

A peer-reviewed study in Nutrients (Stenvers et al., 2020) found that despite their natural sweetness, dates do not cause a significant blood glucose spike — because their fiber slows absorption. GI of dates: ~42. GI of white sugar: 65.

❤️ More than sweet

Date sugar isn't just less harmful — it's actively nutritious. Rich in potassium, magnesium, B vitamins, and polyphenol antioxidants, dates deliver real nutrients with every bite. Refined sugar delivers zero.

Powered by 6 whole-food ingredients 🌿

Every ingredient chosen by our dietitian co-developer Carla Duenas, MS, RDN — because what you leave out matters as much as what goes in.

🥜

Almond Flour

Protein-rich, gluten-free base that keeps every bite moist and satisfying.

Gluten-free + protein

💪

Pea Protein

Plant-powered protein for sustained energy — no crash, just fuel.

Sustained energy

🌴

Date Sugar

Whole dried dates ground into sweetness. Unlike refined sugar, date sugar retains fiber, potassium, magnesium, and antioxidants — clinically shown to have a significantly lower glycemic impact.*

Nature's sweetener

🍫

Cacao Powder

Rich in flavonoids and mood-boosting compounds. Real cacao, not "chocolate flavoring."

Antioxidants + mood

🌿

Arrowroot Starch

Easy-to-digest, grain-free thickener for the perfect fudgy texture — gentle on the gut.

Gut-friendly

✨

Ceylon Cinnamon

The "true" cinnamon — supports healthy blood sugar levels and adds warm depth of flavor.

Blood sugar support

*Al-Farsi & Lee (2008), Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety; Stenvers et al. (2020), Nutrients — dates showed no significant postprandial blood glucose spike despite natural sugar content.

Real families. Real moments.

Real people, real brownies, real delicious

★★★★★

"My kids devoured these and had no idea they were healthy. That's the dream!"

— Jessica M., Mom of 3

★★★★★

"Finally a brownie mix I feel good about serving at family gatherings. Fudgy, rich, amazing."

— Rosa L., Abuelita Approved

★★★★★

"Date sugar has a warm, caramel-like sweetness that makes these taste RICHER than regular brownies. I'm obsessed."

— Carmen V., Pilates instructor, Miami

Dietitian Developed & Approved

Baked by Carla Duenas, MS, RDN

Health & Performance Dietitian — Every recipe developed & tested by Carla

Our Story ✨

The world needs a Mamita.

Latino communities have among the highest rates of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease in the U.S. — and refined sugar is at the center of it. For generations, indulgent treats were how we showed love. We're not here to take that away. We're here to make it better.

Inspired by a real woman named Maria — a baker, a caretaker, and the warmest person in every room — Mamita Mae was born from a simple belief: that the food we make with love shouldn't cost us our health. With every recipe developed by dietitian Carla Duenas, MS, RDN, we replaced refined sugar with date sugar — a whole fruit sweetener backed by science, rich in fiber, minerals, and antioxidants.

This isn't just a Latino mission. Globally, 2.2 billion people live with overweight or obesity. Mamita Mae believes that the way we change the world is one family, one kitchen, one bite at a time. Real flavor. Real love. Real ingredients — and not a gram of refined sugar in sight.

Maria — the inspiration behind Mamita Mae

FAQs 🙋

Got questions? We've cooked up some answers.

When will my order ship? +

Orders ship within 3–5 business days. You'll receive a tracking number by email once your order is on its way!

What makes Mamita Mae different? +

We're not about restriction — we're about better choices. We replace every gram of refined sugar with date sugar, a whole fruit sweetener that's nutritious, gut-friendly, and scientifically proven to have a lower glycemic impact.

My kids are picky eaters — will they actually like this? +

Yes — and that's exactly why we made them! These brownies taste rich, fudgy, and chocolatey — just like the ones your family already loves. Kids genuinely cannot tell the difference.

How does date sugar taste compared to regular sugar? +

Date sugar has a warm, caramel-like sweetness that actually makes the brownies taste richer and more complex than standard refined sugar. No blood sugar spike, no crash.

What's the shelf life? +

Unopened bags stay fresh for 12 months. Once opened, use within 3 months for best taste.

Can I use these for birthday parties? +

Absolutely! Mamita Mae brownies are a crowd favorite at birthday parties, baby showers, school events — any celebration where you want to serve something delicious AND nourishing. They bake beautifully in standard pans or muffin tins.

Is this really gluten-free? +

Yes! Made with almond flour and arrowroot starch — no wheat, no barley, no rye. Perfect for celiac and gluten-sensitive families.

Who says
brownies
can't be good
for you!?

What's hiding in your baking mix?

Not your abuela's box mix 🌽

All-Purpose
Baking Mix

Made with Mamita Mae 🍫

Powered by 6 whole-food ingredients 🌿

Real families. Real moments.

The world needs a Mamita.

The Mamita
Summer
Collection.

Coming soon... 👀

Grab your bundle 🛒

FAQs 🙋

Ready to join the movement? 💛

Who says brownies can't be good for you!?

What's hiding in your baking mix?

Not your abuela's box mix 🌽

All-PurposeBaking Mix

Made with Mamita Mae 🍫

Powered by 6 whole-food ingredients 🌿

Real families. Real moments.

The world needs a Mamita.

The MamitaSummerCollection.

Coming soon... 👀

Grab your bundle 🛒

FAQs 🙋

Ready to join the movement? 💛

Who says
brownies
can't be good
for you!?

All-Purpose
Baking Mix

The Mamita
Summer
Collection.