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
Diane says
Hi! First-timer here baking with coconut oil lol … do you use refined coconut oil? And if so, do you melt it first? Thanks!
Lindsay Grimes Freedman says
Yes! I use refined because it doesn’t have a coconutty taste. And yes I melt it first 🙂 Let me know how it goes!! xo
Christin says
Delicious! Used cacao instead of cocoa powder and 2 small avocados. Thanks for a great recipe!
Lindsay Grimes Freedman says
Yay!! I’m so happy you loved them!! xo
Haba says
Terrible brownies, extremely dry and bitter. Also it calls for way too much baking soda.
Lindsay Grimes Freedman says
Aw bummer!! I wonder if it had something to do with the brand of cocoa powder you used? Shoot me an email when you get a chance. I’d love to troubleshoot this with you! xo
Maura Molish says
These were AMAZING! Perfect texture and I could not believe they tasted so good with the amount of (coconut) sugar used. Prefer these over regular brownies 🙂
Lindsay Grimes Freedman says
Yay!! I’m so happy you loved them!! xo
Mikalah says
I can’t have coconut right now, would I be able to substitute avocado oil instead? Or will that mess with the consistency too much?
Lindsay Grimes Freedman says
I’ve never tested it but I think it should work! Let me know how it goes!! xo