Looking to salvage those ripe avocados before they go bad? Why not turn them into a delicious treat like chocolate brownies with avocado? A fantastic way to utilize this creamy fruit in a not-so-traditional manner. And guess what? This recipe is no butter, no baking soda, making it a unique and easy twist on the classic dessert. Forget the guilt and dive into the rich, fudgy goodness of not so healthy avocado brownies!
Do we need a reason to eat brownies? Nah. Avocado brownies can be enjoyed year-round, but they are often in abundance during the summer months, making it a perfect time to whip up a batch of these delicious brownies.
Avocado on my breakfast toast or in pasta sauce? Sure. Avocado in smoothies? Hell ya! But when it came to desserts, I was skeptical—until I tasted a luscious chocolate mousse and then this indulgent brownie. Consider me converted!
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📋Why you'll love this recipe?
No one at F's work could guess the secret ingredient. When they found out it was avocado, I wish I could have seen their faces. You'll love this recipe because:
- No butter
- No baking soda
- No electric mixer required
- Easy, tasty and fudgy
- forgiving and versatile
🥘Ingredient Notes
Brownies are as good as the chocolate and cocoa used and for this chocolate brownies with avocado, you need a good ripe avocado too! Start with your favourite brands so you can enjoy eating it too. Go semi-sweet, dark or milk, dutch processed or natural, whatever you have in hand. As a home cook, I tend not to be too hard on myself, because I know these chocolate rich treats are great for my happiness chart.
- large ripe avocado: Make sure the fruit is fully ripe. Cut open and check if it is good to use, clean and string-free.
- semi-sweet chocolate chips: I like to use semi-sweet or dark but any good chocolate bar without any addins will work.
- Instant coffee: A splash of brewed coffee or espresso will do the trick. This is optional but it brings out the cocoa flavour.
- white and brown sugar: You can skip brown sugar and use all white sugar. You can also use coconut sugar or liquid sweetner like maple syrup or honey.
- large eggs: Though I have not tested, you can try replacing eggs with flaxseed-eggs or chia eggs for a vegan version.
- cocoa powder: This recipe can be made with either natural or dutch process.
- all-purpose flour: For a gluten free version, you can replace this with almond flour.
- Vanilla sugar: You can use vanilla extract but I didnt have in hand at the time.
See recipe card for details.
Steps to make this recipe
To make this super creamy brownies, you blend ripe avocados with cocoa powder, sugar, eggs, and flour. The result? A rich, fudgy treat that's not only delicious but also packed with some extra nutrition from the avocado. A healthy fun twist on a classic indulgent dessert, right?
- Prep: Get the ingredients ready to use, line the pan and preheat the oven.
- Melt: Use stove-top double boiler or microwave to melt the chocolate.
- Sweeten: Add the sugars to warm chocolate and stir to dissolve.
- Whisk: Add the eggs one by one and whisk into the batter. Add the mashed avocado and mix gently.
- Sift: Add the cocoa powder through a sift to break any large lumps.
- Fold: Add the flour, salt and vanilla sugar and fold until no trace of dry flour.
- Bake, cool, slice and serve!
- See the Recipe card below for detailed recipe with print or save option.
💡Tips
When making this chocolate brownies with avocado, try to use ripe avocados for the best flavour and texture. Ripe avocados are softer and have a richer taste, which will blend seamlessly into the brownie batter, giving you that creamy and indulgent texture you're looking for.
❄️Storage
- To keep your chocolate brownies with avocado fresh and delicious, store them in tupperware container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- If you want them to last longer, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 5 days.
- For even longer storage, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and then foil, and freeze for up to 3 months. Just thaw them at room temperature or in the refrigerator before enjoying.
☝️Frequently Asked Questions
Avocado brownies do have a subtle avocado flavor that doesn't overpower the chocolate.
While they contain healthy fats from the avocados, they're still a dessert and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Absolutely! Thawed frozen avocado works well in brownies, just remember to drain any excess liquid before adding it to the batter.
Yes, simply swap out all-purpose flour for a gluten-free flour blend to make delicious gluten-free avocado brownies.
Avocado brownies are ready when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs clinging to it. Be cautious not to overbake to keep them fudgy.
Absolutely! Making these brownies dairy-free is a breeze. Just swap the regular chocolate chips for dairy-free ones, which you can easily find in stores. Check the ingredients to ensure they're free from dairy.
🍲More Related Recipes to Try
Looking for other recipes using avocado OR chocolate? Try these:
If you bake often and looking for brownie inspirations, I would highly recommend my dearest friend, Rafeeda's collection of brownie recipes.
📖 Recipe Card
Chocolate Brownies with Avocado
Ingredients
- 1½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee, (black coffee granuels)
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temp
- 1 large ripe avocado, mashed
- ¼ cup cocoa powder, (Hershey’s)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, or sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour, (maida)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175-180°C (350°F) and line an 8x8 square pan with baking paper. I like to lightly grease the pan so the paper sticks neatly.
- Grab a heat-proof bowl, throw in the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Place the bowl over steaming hot water to melt it. Stir it until it is smooth. (You can use your trusted microwave to do this step in 10 to 30 seconds until melted)1½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Turn off the heat and bring the bowl to the counter. Stir in the instant coffee powder, white sugar and brown sugar until they melt into the chocolate.1 teaspoon instant coffee½ cup white sugar½ cup brown sugar
- Beat in 3 large eggs, one at a time just until mixed through. Then add the mashed large avocado. Mix it up well.3 large eggs1 large ripe avocado
- Sprinkle in unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla sugar or extract. Whisk everything until it is smooth.¼ cup cocoa powder½ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Swap the whisk for a spatula and gently fold in the all-purpose flour (maida) until no trace of flour.½ cup all-purpose flour
- Pour the brownie batter into the lined pan and bake on the middle rack in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes until the center is almost set with moist crumbs.
- Let it cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Then, remove and place on a cooling rack to cool for another hour.
- Once your brownies are completely cool, grab a sharp knife or a plastic serrated knife. Cut them into squares or rectangles of desired size.
Notes
- Have a question or looking for more tips? Please refer to the content above the recipe card. It often contains valuable explanations, tips, and ideas to enhance your cooking experience.
- Serving size can vary depending on individual preferences and how large or small you cut the brownies.
Famidha Ashraf says
My first brownie recipe on the blog and one that I make often. Loved by all those who got to taste and so the most requested recipe too.