Vegan Chocolate Avocado Brownies
Extra fudgy and chocolaty, these vegan chocolate avocado brownies are not at all what you would expect from an avocado dessert. Mashed avocado simply replaces oil in the recipe, giving each bite a secret boost of fibre and nutrients, while your taste buds are in gooey chocolate heaven, not suspecting a thing.
ingredients
- ½ medium ripe avocado - (about ½ cup mashed)
- 1 cup plant-based milk (I used almond milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3.5 oz dark chocolate, melted
- 1 cup sugar (use coconut sugar if refined sugar free)
- 1 cup white whole-wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a food processor, pulse together the avocado, milk, and vanilla until smooth and no clumps of avocado remain. Pour in the melted chocolate and pulse until creamy.
- In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Pour the chocolaty wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry and stir until combined.
- Add the chocolate chips and stir together until combined.
- Evenly spread the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until set. You should be able to stick a fork in the centre and have it come out clean. Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
- Optional: drizzle the brownies with more melted chocolate or sprinkle them with chocolate shavings
notes
- Storing Instructions: Avocado brownies will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. They’re best at room temperature, so make sure to take them out of the fridge a couple of minutes before you plan to serve them.
- Freezing Instructions: To freeze, tightly wrap the brownies in a zip lock freezer bag. They will stay fresh for up to 4 months.
nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Chocolate Avocado Brownies
Amount per Serving
Calories
161
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
101
mg
4
%
Potassium
164
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
26
g
9
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
16
g
18
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
9
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
55
mg
6
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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