Fudgy Avocado Brownies
How could you possibly make a more decadent fudge brownie? We’ve got a recipe for that.
These Fudgy Avocado Brownies are perhaps more indulgent than regular brownies since avocados add a boost of healthy fats to the mix, which intensifies the flavor of chocolate making these healthier brownies ultra-rich.
Plus, these treats are gluten-free and so chocolaty and moist, you won’t even remember how healthy they are!
Fudgy Avocado Brownies
Get a boost of nutrition from these decadent Avocado Brownies with pure maple syrup, unsweetened cocoa powder, and dark chocolate chips.
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 medium ripe avocado, mashed
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
- ¼ cup gluten-free flour
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350° F.
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Line an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil. Lightly coat with spray. Set aside.
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Combine avocado, oil, egg, maple syrup, and extract in a medium bowl; mix well. Set aside.
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Combine cocoa powder, salt, and flour in a medium bowl; mix well.
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Add cocoa powder mixture to avocado mixture; mix well.
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Add chocolate chips; mix until blended.
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Pour batter into prepared pan; spread to make even.
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Bake for 33 to 36 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
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Cool for an hour before removing from pan. Cut into sixteen squares.
Recipe Notes
The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.
P90X/P90X2 Portions
½ Fat
1 Single Serving Snack
P90X3 Portions
1 Carb
1 Fat
Body Beast Portions
1 Starch
1 Fat
Container Equivalents
1 Yellow
1 tsp.
2B Mindset Plate It!
Enjoy this as an occasional treat. Be sure to track it.
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