If you’ve ever tried Chocolate Avocado Pudding or a Chocolate Avocado Smoothie, you know that avocado can be added to a dessert without being detected. Chocolate is an excellent way to mask the flavor! If you’ve ever wondered if avocado can be used in baking, this avocado brownie recipe uses avocado as a substitute for oil or butter. While the flavor isn’t too noticeable, I do recommend that you are an avocado fan if you plan on trying this. Otherwise, try Almond Butter Brownies, Coconut Flour Brownies, or Almond Flour Brownies for more nourishing ideas.
Ingredients You’ll Need
This brownie recipe calls for granulated sugar to create an authentic texture and uses and combination of almond butter and avocado for the healthy fat. No butter or oil is required! If you need to make vegan brownies, try swapping the sweet potato in my Sweet Potato Brownie recipe for one small mashed avocado instead. Typically egg-free baking does better with the addition of flour or oats. (Like in the case of my vegan black bean brownies.) Since these Paleo brownies call for no flour, they are also gluten-free and dairy-free!
How to Make Avocado Brownies
Preheat the oven to 325ºF and lightly grease an 8-inch baking pan. Press a piece of parchment paper into the bottom of the pan to help remove the brownies easily later. In the bowl of a 12-cup food processor, add the ripe avocado, eggs, coconut sugar, almond butter, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Secure the lid and start processing until the batter looks smooth. Scrape down the sides of the machine with a spatula to make sure everything is well-mixed. Then add the chocolate chips and blend briefly to mix them in. Transfer the brownie batter to the prepared baking dish and spread it out with a spatula. Bake at 325ºF for 40 minutes, or until the center doesn’t jiggle when you shake the pan. Let the brownies cool for at least an hour in the pan before slicing. These brownies have a fudgy texture, so they will stick to the knife when sliced. Place the pan in the fridge on a trivet to speed up the cooling process. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Looking for more avocado recipes? Try my Guacamole recipe, Avocado Ice Cream, or Avocado Fudgsicles for more ideas. If you try this avocado brownie recipe, please leave a comment and star rating below letting me know how you like them.
