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.
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
Decadent Chocolate Brownies with Avocado
Chocolate 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.
Nutrition Info:
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 15.3g
- Sodium: 5248mg
- Fat: 40.7g
- Saturated Fat: 23.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19.9g
- Fiber: 2.8g
- Protein: 4.9g
- Cholesterol: 169mg
Enjoy!! xo
Lana Holland says
Would you have any recommendations for what to substitute the almond flour with due to nut allergies? Thanks! Lana
Lindsay Grimes Freedman says
Oat flour is a great option. I’d probably use a bit less than the measurement for almond flour. Let me know how you make out!! xo
Debbie Blackburn says
Will be doubling recipe and using a 9×13 pan but do you have to use parchment paper or can you spray with something else?
Lindsay says
You can spray the pan with your favorite cooking spray. That should work 🙂
Wendy says
I made these for the first time this afternoon and all I can say is YUMMM! Easy and delicious! Next time I will add some walnuts!
Lindsay says
love the idea of adding walnuts!! i’m so glad you enjoyed them!! xo
Lexi says
These were ok. I didn’t have a large avocado, so I used 2 medium ones. Maybe too much avocado? The avocado flavor stood out to me, and it was pretty oily and had an “eggy” texture, and seemed more like cake, than brownies. I made it in my pan, that was 8×8.
Lindsay Grimes Freedman says
Hey Lexi! Yeah I think two avocados may have been too much and then the other wet ingredients were kinda thrown off and made them taste too avocado-y. Let me know if you try them again!! xo
Christine says
I have to say pretty good for gluten and paleo
Was looking for recipe to use up my avocados and I thought this was a pretty good option . I’m not a baker but was easy to follow
Lindsay Grimes Freedman says
Wonderful! I’m so happy you enjoyed them!! xo