Avocado Brownies

Avocado Brownies, YUM!  This fruit is all the rage.  And why not, avocados are filled with healthy fat, are high in fiber and taste delicious.  But putting them into brownies seems like a stretch for most people.  In fact using them in any recipe beyond guacamole seems outrageous to some.

As a food scientist and pastry chef, it always amazes me that people are so surprised when a food is used as an ingredient in an “unusual” way.  There really isn’t anything unusual in the make up of an avocado except that we think of it as a vegetable not a source of fat.  Truly when baking with avocados you have the best of both worlds – you get a high quality fat wrapped up in a nice package that also includes fiber which can help with bulk in your recipe!

The other thing that is interesting about using avocados in recipes is that you have to be somewhat careful of it’s green taste.  Often this is masked by using chocolate as it pairs well with the green flavor of the avocado.  Additionally, cinnamon can also be helpful.

This recipe has it all!  The rich taste of chocolate with healthy fats and plenty of fiber to keep you satisfied and those pesky sugar cravings at bay.

Avocado Brownies
 
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Nutrition Information
  • Serves: 16 Squares
  • Serving size: 1
  • Calories: 73
  • Fat: 6.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 13.4g
  • Fiber: 11.5g
  • Protein: 1.8g
Ingredients
  • ⅔ cup ripe avocado (140g or 1 large, not brown)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • ½ cup erythritol
  • 1 pinch pure powdered stevia
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tbsp chia seed, powdered in a blender
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened coconut milk
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¾ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup sugar-free chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9x9-inch square pan with aluminum foil sprayed with oil. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl mash the avocado and then whisk together with the egg, coconut oil, erythritol, stevia and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl combine the powdered chia seed and coconut milk. Allow to sit for a few minutes until thick then stir into avocado mixture.
  4. Add the cocoa powder, cinnamon, baking powder and salt blending until smooth. Then stir in the chocolate chips.
  5. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 16-18 minutes until puffed and set in the center. Remove from oven and allow to fully cool in the pan before cutting into 16 squares. Keep in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
Notes
Net Carbs : 1.9g
sugarOH: 9.5g