Best Avocado Brownies

Have you ever made a pan of rich, fudgy brownies and wished you could keep the whole batch to yourself? But then, the inevitable stomach ache sets in, and you think, “Why can’t brownies be healthier?” Well… you’re in for a treat!

Don’t be scared off by the idea of “healthy” brownies. These avocado brownies are just as delicious as traditional ones, but swap out some unhealthy fats for the creamy goodness of avocados, keeping all the deliciousness you know and love!

This recipe is quick and easy, yielding a downright irresistible treat. And hey, avocado is a superfood, so why not treat yourself? Whip up a batch and pair these brownies with No Churn Ice Cream, drizzled with Hot Fudge, sprinkled with Candied Pecans, and a dollop of fresh Whipped Cream for an indulgent brownie à la mode experience!

Cut them into squares, or grab a fork and dive right in—no guilt required.

Why You’ll Love These Avocado Brownies

• Rescue mushy avocados – got overripe avocados? Don’t throw them out! You want your avocados to be pretty ripe for this recipe, so rather than throwing away the avocados that are getting a bit too soft, use their silky texture to your advantage. Just mash them up and add them to this recipe to give them a whole new life! 
• Get your avocado in! – Replace the traditional fats used in brownies with a healthier alternative! It never hurts to add more nutrients to your diet, and it hurts even less to get them in the form of heavenly brownies.
• Easy to make ahead – These brownies keep really well for 4 days at room temperature or a full week in the fridge, so feel free to make these ahead and they’ll still taste freshly baked!
• 40 minutes from start to finish! – Craving brownies but short on time? No problem! With this avocado brownie recipe, you’ll go from “I need brownies” to “I’m eating brownies” in just 40 minutes. It’s perfect for when the sweet tooth strikes or you need a crowd-pleasing treat while entertaining guests, but you’re not in the mood for a marathon baking session!

Ingredients You’ll Need for Avocado Brownies

• Dark chocolate – these brownies are here to bring the chocolate game to a whole new level! Rich, decadent dark chocolate adds that deep, bittersweet punch that makes each bite into a chocolate lover’s dream. I recommend Ghirardelli 70%!
• Avocados – this recipe’s creamy hero is ripe avocados, replacing butter and oil for a healthier twist on the classic chocolate treat.
• Eggs – the MVPs when it comes to structure in baking are eggs! Eggs provide the lift and fluff your brownies need.
• All-purpose flour – all-purpose flour helps hold everything together and gives the treats that soft, tender crumb.
• Granulated sugar – what would dessert be without sugar? The sugar content in this recipe sweetens the brownies without being overly saccharine.
• Cocoa powder – this is the flavor booster—dark, rich, and full of depth. Cocoa powder enhances the chocolatey goodness of the brownies, giving them that deep, intense flavor that all chocoholics live for!
• Dark chocolate chips – I can’t be the only one who has to get at least one chocolate chip in each bite! As they melt in the oven, the chips create gooey pockets of chocolatey heaven throughout your brownies.
• Vanilla extract – the essential flavor booster is vanilla extract, elevating the chocolate and avocado while rounding out all the other flavors. 
• Ground coffee – coffee and chocolate go together like peanut butter and jelly, pancakes and maple syrup, salt and pepper… you get my point. They just make sense!
• Salt – salt balances the sweetness of the avocado brownies while enhancing the overall flavor.
• Baking powder – the brownies will be gooey and fudgy, but they still need baking powder to create the perfect softness without adding airiness.  
• Butter – this little bit of butter will ensure that your brownies don’t stick to the pan once they’re out of the oven so you can enjoy your avocado brownie masterpiece without any breakage!

How to Make Avocado Brownies

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and grease an 8×8 glass pan with butter.
2. Break up dark chocolate and melt in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds.
3. Mash ripe avocados with a fork until completely smooth.
4. In another bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, ground coffee, salt, eggs, melted chocolate, and mashed avocado. Fold in chocolate chips.
5. Spoon batter into the greased pan and distribute evenly. Bake until just set in 25-29 minutes.

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