Avocado Brownies
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5
Avocado Brownies
Description
Avocado Brownies are prepared by combining dry ingredients—cacao powder, oat flour, baking powder, and salt—and wet ingredients including mashed avocado, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. The wet mixture is blended smooth then mixed gently with the dry ingredients before stirring in chocolate chips. The batter is baked in an 8x8 pan at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes until set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
The addition of avocado replaces traditional fats, contributing moisture and a soft crumb without overpowering the chocolate flavor. The oat flour provides structure and a mild, nutty note that complements the cocoa. Chocolate chips add bursts of melted chocolate inside and on top for contrast.
The brownies are cooled completely before slicing into nine pieces for serving. The recipe notes options to swap maple syrup for honey or similar sweeteners, and alternative mix-ins like nuts instead of chocolate chips. Substitutions for oat flour are discouraged here due to texture considerations. The recipe hasn't been tested vegan due to the use of eggs and suggests alternative vegan brownie recipes.
Ingredients
- ½ cup cacao powder
- ⅓ cup oat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large avocado peeled and pitted (about ½ cup mashed – 120 grams without peel or pit)
- 2 egg
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips plus more for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F and line an 8x8 pan with parchment or spray with cooking spray.
- Add cocoa powder, oat flour, baking powder and salt to a medium mixing bowl and stir until combined. Set aside.
- Add avocado, eggs, maple syrup and vanilla to a food processor and blend until combined and smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently stir until combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Pour mixture into prepared baking tray and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until brownies are set in the center and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let brownies cool completely. Cut into 9 pieces and enjoy!
Notes
- Oat flour is recommended for texture; substitutions may affect results.
- Maple syrup can be replaced with honey, agave, or monk fruit syrup.
- Chocolate chips can be omitted or replaced with nuts or other mix-ins.
- This recipe has not been tested vegan due to eggs; consider alternative vegan brownie recipes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 138mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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