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Dark Chocolate Avocado Brownies

Christine Pittman
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!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Desserts
Servings 16 brownies
Calories 215 kcal

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

Serving: 1brownieCalories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 69mgPotassium: 241mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 98IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 1mg
Keyword avocado, brownies, dessert
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