Description
Fudgy, dense, and secretly healthy vegan brownies made with avocado, almond flour, and dark chocolate. Ready in 35 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium ripe avocados (about 1 cup mashed)
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (dairy-free for vegan)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
- Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides. Lightly grease with coconut oil.
- Pit avocados and scoop flesh into a blender. Add melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend on high until completely smooth with no green specks.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour the avocado mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until just combined. Fold in dark chocolate chips, reserving a small handful for topping.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let brownies cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift out using parchment paper and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Ensure avocados are fully ripe and blended smooth to avoid chunks. Do not overbake; the toothpick should have moist crumbs, not wet batter. For fudgier texture, chill in the fridge for an hour after cooling. These freeze well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
Keywords: vegan brownies, avocado brownies, gluten-free dessert, healthy chocolate, dairy-free baking, easy brownies, fudgy brownies