These avocado brownies are everything you love about classic brownies, with ripe avocado adding extra moisture and a sneaky boost of nutrition. This recipe is another delicious example of just how versatile avocados can be. Mashed avocado, paired with cocoa powder, chocolate chips and a pinch of extra salt, gives these brownies a slightly more savory edge, while still delivering plenty of deep, chocolaty goodness. The avocado also adds moisture, keeping the brownies ultra-soft and tender while adding heart-healthy fats and filling fiber.
Servings: 9
Ingredients:
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 cup well-mashed ripe avocado (about 2 medium)
• ½ cup butter, melted, cooled
• 3 tablespoons baking cocoa
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• Confectioners' sugar, optional
Directions:
• In a large bowl, combine sugar and eggs and beat until light and lemon-colored, 4-5 minutes.
• In a separate bowl, combine avocado, butter, cocoa and vanilla.
• Fold in egg mixture until well incorporated.
• Blend in flour, baking powder and salt.
• Stir in chocolate chips.
• Pour into a greased 8-inch square baking pan.
• Bake at 350ยบ F until a toothpick comes out clean, about 30-35 minutes.
• Cool on a wire rack.
• Cut into bars.
• If desired, dust with confectioners’ sugar just before serving.
Note: To make avocado brownies gluten-free, simply swap in a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend for the all-purpose flour.
