Chocolate Avocado Brownies

These Chocolate Avocado Brownies are a decadent yet healthy twist on a classic dessert, blending rich chocolate flavor with creamy avocado for a moist, fudgy texture. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while still being nutritious, these brownies are sure to impress.

Ingredients

• ripe avocado - 1 medium (about 150g)
• unsweetened cocoa powder - 30g (1/4 cup)
• maple syrup - 60ml (1/4 cup)
• almond flour - 30g (1/4 cup)
• vanilla extract - 5ml (1 tsp)
• baking powder - 2g (1/2 tsp)
• salt - 1g (1/4 tsp)
• dark chocolate chips - 30g (1/4 cup)

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a small baking dish (about 8x8 inches) with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe avocado until smooth and creamy.
3. Add the unsweetened cocoa powder, maple syrup, almond flour, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt to the mashed avocado, and mix until all ingredients are well combined.
4. Fold in the dark chocolate chips gently into the brownie batter.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
7. Let the brownies cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before lifting them out using the parchment paper. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 200
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Sodium: 100 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from avocado, which support heart health.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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