Avocado Brownies

5 from 9 votes

These avocado brownies are creamy, rich and super chocolatey. They are made with mashed avocado and are fudgy and delicious as traditional brownies!

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Course: Brownies, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: brownies

Calories: 187kcal

Author: Natalie

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

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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

Avocado: Use 1 medium ripe avocado that is soft when you press it. The inside of the avocado should be bright green and not brown. Mash the avocado with a fork or a potato masher.

Chocolate: Use semisweet, dark chocolate or a combination of the two. Use chocolate baking bars or chocolate chips.

Mixing: The eggs and sugar can be whisked by hand or with a stand or hand mixer.

Nutrition information: The nutrition information provided is an estimate. The calorie accuracy is not guaranteed.

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