I’m really big on brownies. In middle school and high school my friends and I would go on weekly dates to T.G.I.Fridays before we went to the movies. And, I know high school was a million years ago but…
If T.G.I.Fridays is still offering their brownie sundae. I strongly suggest you give it a go. I used to order it it every time, without fail. Because guys, that gooey brownie center? It’s what dreams are made of.
I like brownies. I’m not one to pick favorites, but brownies and chocolate chip cookies tie for my favorite desserts. Of. All. Time. There, I said it.
A little while ago I made some chocolate pudding with some sneaky avocado in there. It was so creamy and silky smooth that it got me thinking… what other chocolatey desserts can I make from avocado?
Now, I know I have a few brownies on my site. Liiike these gooey brownies, or this brownie skillet, or these no bake peppermint brownies.
THESE brownies, though. They are so dark, rich, chocolatey, and DELICIOUS. They have a soft, cakey texture and are super moist. Also, super noteworthy: I offered my kids a brownie after dinner and my older son was SO into it. Like, ate it all.
I love when I sneak healthy things into my kids diet and they don’t even know about it. Mwahaha! So, these brownies are totally family friendly in my opinion! Especially if you have a little nugget that looooves the chocolate. Ok, let’s get baking!
If you want to browse recipes by flavor, check out these chocolate recipes, vanilla recipes, coconut recipes and peanut butter recipes!
Ingredients for avocado brownies:
- an avocado
- eggs
- vanilla
- coconut sugar
- ghee (coconut oil or butter works too)
- blanched almond flour
- cocoa powder
- baking soda
- sea salt
- chocolate chips
How to make these decadent avocado brownies:
Place your large avocado, eggs, vanilla, coconut sugar, and ghee (butter or coconut oil works too) in your food processor. Process until it’s completely creamed together.
Add the almond flour (cashew or hazelnut flour works too), cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt to the food processor. Process until completely combined.
Add the chocolate chips and pulse a few times to get the chocolate chips incorporated.
Line a square pan with parchment paper. I used a 9×9 inch pan, but 8×8 inch will work too. If you’re using an 8×8, you’ll get thicker brownies and may just have to bake them for about 5 more minutes.
Pour the batter into the pan and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle with additional chocolate chips and bake for 17 – 20 minutes until the top is set and it bounces back when you gently touch it with your finger.
More brownie recipes to try:
- Fudgey Oat Flour Brownies
- Gluten-Free Cheesecake Brownies
- Chocolate Strawberry Brownies
- Homemade Brownie Brittle
- Cosmic Brownies
Healthy Avocado Brownies
Healthy Avocado Brownies are moist and fudgey, rich and chocolatey! They’re the perfect decadent dessert recipe you can feel good about!
Ingredients
- 1 large avocado
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 3 tablespoons ghee, room temperature (coconut oil or butter works too)
- 1/2 cup blanched almond flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F.
- Place your large avocado, eggs, vanilla, coconut sugar, and ghee (butter or coconut oil works too) in your food processor.
- Process until it’s completely creamed together.
- Add the almond flour (cashew or hazelnut flour works too), cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt to the food processor.
- Process until completely combined.
- Add the chocolate chips and pulse a few times to get the chocolate chips incorporated.
- Line a square pan with parchment paper. I used a 9×9 inch pan, but 8×8 inch will work too. If you’re using an 8×8, you’ll get thicker brownies and may just have to bake them for about 5 more minutes.
- Pour the batter into the pan and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle with additional chocolate chips and bake for 17 – 20 minutes until the top is set and it bounces back when you gently touch it with your finger.
Enjoy!! xo
Rae says
Just wondering if you have the calories, carbs fats and protein count for these deliscious looking items?
Lindsay Grimes Freedman says
I’ve been meaning to update nutritional facts. Hopefully soon I’ll be able to update all my posts 🙂 In the meantime, you can use this website to enter the ingredients can calculate a label. xo
Katey says
This is my third time making these and I’ve turned my husband into an addict! Thank you for the hands down top paleo avocado brownie recipe, to be posted. 😁 The only change I make to this amazing recipe is pure unprocessed sugar cane because coconut sugar and I aren’t compatible. It’s really fun baking these in four round parchment baking spans and sharing them with friends. Again, thank you for creating and posting this recipe. You ROCK!
Lindsay Grimes Freedman says
Aw thank you so much for your sweet comment!! I’m so happy you loved them!! xo
Mike says
Brownies are awesome. Where can I find the nutritionals? net carbs? .
Lindsay Grimes Freedman says
I’ve been meaning to update nutritional facts. Hopefully soon I’ll be able to update all my posts 🙂 In the meantime, you can use this website to enter the ingredients can calculate a label. xo
Elise Sundby says
Can I replace the almond flour with regular flour? Or will it be too dry?
Lindsay Grimes Freedman says
I haven’t tested it with regular flour, so I don’t know. But I think if you try, decrease the amount by about 1/4 cup or so! Let me know how you make out! xo
Natalie Martin says
These are absolutely delicious! Question in regards to baking….I am never able to get them to bake in 20 minutes. It always takes longer. Does the type of pan make a difference?
Lindsay Grimes Freedman says
A few things can change baking time – type of pan, everyone’s oven is slightly different, also the altitude you’re baking at can change the baking time. I’m so happy you love them!