Dark Chocolate Avocado Brownies
by Christine Pittman //
May 12, 2015 
Who says rich, chocolatey brownies can’t be a better-for-you dessert? We swap the oil and butter in traditional recipes with avocado for less saturated fat. You won’t even be able to taste the difference!
Nutrition Tip: Adding avocado to your plate ensures that you are receiving fat-soluble vitamins A, E, and K, as well as healthy monounsaturated fat that helps the body absorb these vitamins.
Dark Chocolate Avocado Brownies
Who says rich, chocolatey brownies can’t be a better-for-you dessert? We swap the oil and butter in traditional recipes with avocado for less saturated fat. You won’t even be able to taste the difference!
Yield:
16 brownies
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 8 ounces dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 avocados
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch cake pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Beat eggs and sugar with electric mixer at medium speed until bubbly and fluffy.
- Place chocolate chips in microwave-safe bowl and microwave on HIGH in 15 seconds increments, stirring in between, until melted.
- With mixer running, add chocolate to egg mixture. Fold in cocoa, salt, vanilla and flour.
- Mash avocados in separate bowl until very smooth. Add to batter and mix well.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 30 minutes, or until toothpick is inserted in center and comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1 brownieAmount Per Serving: Calories: 176Total Fat: 7.5gSodium: 57mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 2gProtein: 3g
I make these often. My only changes are using coconut sugar & I use almond flour in lieu of the whole wheat flour.