Fudgy Avocado Brownies
Not only do avocados add a boost of healthy fats, they also intensify the flavor of chocolate and make these brownies ultra rich, and decadent. These gluten-free treats are so fudgy and moist, you won’t even remember how healthy they are!
Ingredients:
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 medium ripe avocado, mashed
- ¼ cup extra-virgin coconut oil, melted
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
- ¼ cup gluten-free flour
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Here are your instructions:
Preheat oven to 350° F.
Line an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil. Lightly coat with spray. Set aside.
Combine avocado, oil, egg, maple syrup, and extract in a medium bowl; mix well. Set aside.
Combine cocoa powder, salt, and flour in a medium bowl; mix well.
Add cocoa powder mixture to avocado mixture; mix well.
Add chocolate chips; mix until blended.
Pour batter into prepared pan; spread to make even.
Bake for 33 to 36 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool for an hour before removing from pan. Cut into 8 squares.
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