These avocado brownies are fudgy, chocolatey and so easy to make. Avocado replaces some of the butter in this healthy brownie recipe.
These avocado chocolate brownies are fudgy and chocolatey. Mashed avocado takes the place of some of the butter. Avocado these brownies moist and healthier than traditional brownies..
I wanted to use avocado in brownies because avocado adds a healthy fat. It can be used to substitute butter in baking.
If you are interested in another recipe with a fruit or vegetable, try my Chocolate Avocado Muffins, Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake, and Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread.
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Why We Love This Recipe
- Cocoa powder, melted chocolate and chocolate chips make these brownies extra chocolatey. For another super chocolatey brownie recipe, try my Nutella chocolate brownies.
- The creamy, rich texture of avocado adds to the fudginess of these brownies.
- Avocado takes the place of some of the butter. The recipe uses only 4 tablespoons of butter. For another healthier chocolate dessert, try my carrot cake with chocolate!
- Maple syrup replaces some of the processed sugar. For another yummy recipe with maple syrup, try these chocolate chip maple syrup cookies.
Ingredients
Below are some notes about some of the ingredients for this recipe for avocado brownies.
- 1 medium ripe avocado: Avocado helps make these brownies moist and creamy and adds some health benefits. Use an avocado that is soft when you press it and bright green inside.
- Butter: Use unsalted butter.
- Cocoa powder: Use unsweetened cocoa powder. For another cocoa filled treat, try my chocolate rice pudding recipe.
- Chocolate: For the melted chocolate, use semi-sweet or dark or a combination of the two. I prefer semi-sweet for this recipe.
- Espresso powder: Espresso powder is optional but recommended. It intensifies the chocolate flavor.
- Maple syrup: Maple syrup adds a nice, subtle flavor. It reduces the need for some of the brown sugar.
- Flour: Use all purpose flour.
Please see recipe card below for full list of ingredients and their measurements.
Instructions
Step 1: (Photo 1 above) Combine the butter and chopped chocolate in a bowl. Microwave until melted. Allow to cool.
Step 2: (Photo 2 above) Pulse the avocado in a food processor until smooth. Add the maple syrup and vanilla. Pulse til combined.
Step 3: (Photo 3 above) In a mixing bowl whisk together the eggs and brown sugar for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Step 4: (Photo 4 above) Add the avocado mixture and whisk until just combined.
Step 5: (Photo 5 above) Stir in the melted, cooled chocolate and butter mixture. Fold in the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt until just combined.
Step 6: (Photo 6 above) Spread the mixture into an 8 inch square pan. Bake 21-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with crumbs.
Recipe FAQs
Avocados have a mild taste. You can’t taste the avocado in these avocado chocolate brownies. You can definitely taste the chocolate!
Choose a ripe avocado that is soft when you press it and bright green inside. Mash the avocado or puree it in a food processor and add the avocado to the brownie batter.
Store these fudgy avocado brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze leftover chocolate and avocado brownies in for up to 3 months.
Expert Tips
Tip #1: Preheat oven when you start making the batter. This will allow the oven to be ready when the batter is ready.
Tip #2: For best taste and texture, allow these healthy avocado brownies to cool before eating them.
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Avocado Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 medium avocado peeled and pitted*
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2/3 cups light brown sugar packed
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder optional
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chopped,** divided
Instructions
- With the oven rack in the middle position, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8 x 8 inch square pan with enough parchment paper to create an overhang of at least two inches on two sides.
- Combine the butter and 4 1/2 ounces of chopped chocolate or chocolate chips (reserve the remaining 1 1/2 ounces for the topping) in a bowl and microwave for 15 second intervals, stirring in between intervals. Continue until the butter and chocolate have melted. Set aside and let cool completely.
- In a medium sized bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Pulse the avocado in a food processor until smooth.*** Scrape down the sides and add the maple syrup and vanilla.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment **** whisk the eggs and brown sugar for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is light, fluffy and a bit bubbly. Add the avocado mixture and whisk until just combined followed by the melted, cooled chocolate and butter mixture.
- Remove the bowl from the stand and carefully fold in the dry ingredients with a rubber spatula until just combined.
- Pour the mixture in the pan and use a spatula to spread it out evenly. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with crumbs (not wet, goopy batter). Do not wait to take it out when a toothpick comes out with no crumbs.
- Let brownies cool completely in the pan (3-4 hours) before cutting into bars.
Notes
Nutrition
Please note that nutritional values are created by an online calculator and should only be used as an estimate.
Jenny B
Saw this recipe and immediately knew I had to make these brownies as I also love avocados! They turned out delicious 😋 a MUST try.
Natalie
Thanks so much for making these brownies, Jenny! So glad you enjoyed them 🙂
Pravin Patel
Are they gluten free?
Natalie
Hello Pravin, These are not gluten free since all purpose flour is used. Unfortunately I have not tried them with gluten free flour, so I can’t give any recommendations for that. I’m sorry about that. Please let me know if you have any other questions. -Natalie
Barbara Briggs Ward
OK! My mouth is watering for all that chocolate!
Joseph
Simply Delicious! Great with a cup of coffee
Natalie
Thank you so much Joseph! Perfect with coffee! Have a great day!
Barbara Briggs Ward
They look so moist-a chocolate delight with a twist!
Natalie
That’s a great description! Thank you so much. They are definitely very moist and delicious 🙂
Devon Morgan
The kids ate them up!! Super tasty. Added butterscotch chips on top to give it a little extra zing.
Natalie
Thank you for making these Avocado Brownies Devon and for your comment! So happy these were enjoyed and awesome idea to add butterscotch chips! Have a great day 🙂 Natalie