I’m a brownie addict, and I’ll do anything to fuel my addiction. I developed these avocado brownies so I can feel a little better about eating all this chocolate all the time. These brownies made with avocados are rich, fudgy, and slightly healthier than your average brownie. The avocados add good fats, calcium, and potassium so I can pretend I’m at least being sort of healthy while indulging in dessert.
All the indulgence of a fudgy brownie with the health benefits of avocado? Yep, I’ve done it! I promise you can’t even taste the avocado, and these brownies are just as moist and rich as ones made with vegetable oil or butter. The avocado does make them slightly healthier, but of course, they’re still brownies, so I must remind you to enjoy them in moderation!
What’s in This Avocado Brownie Recipe?
- Avocado: I chose to replace the more traditional fats (butter or oil) with good-for-you avocado to enhance the nutritional profile of these brownies.
- Chocolate Chips: Melted chocolate chips add fudginess and flavor to the brownies, while whole chocolate chips are studded throughout for a burst of flavor.
- Sugar: A combination of granulated and brown sugar rounds out the sweet flavor of these brownies.
- Eggs: Extra egg yolks add richness and delicious flavor to these brownies.
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances the overall flavor!
- Cocoa Powder: Unsweetened cocoa powder adds chocolatey flavor!
- Flour: All-purpose flour helps to give these brownies structure.
- Baking Soda: Gives these brownies just a bit of lift to keep them from being too dense.
- Coffee: Freshly brewed coffee enhances the chocolatey flavor, but you can use hot water instead if you prefer.
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How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover avocado brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating in 10-second increments in the microwave for that fresh-from-the-oven taste!
Tips for Success
- I like to lightly spray the baking pan with nonstick spray before putting down the parchment paper to help it stay in place.
- As long as you use soft, ripe avocados, you will not taste them in this recipe. If you use underripe avocados, they may make your brownies slightly bitter-tasting, and if you use overripe avocados, they may make your brownies taste slightly vegetal.
- If you only have access to frozen avocados, you can still make this recipe; however, you will need to thaw the avocados overnight in the refrigerator before using them.
- You can mash the avocado with a potato masher, fork, or in a food processor.
- When melting the chocolate chips, I like to add 1 teaspoon of shortening to the bowl to help get a smooth chocolate.
- Try adding a mixture of milk, semisweet, and dark chocolate chips to your brownies for that triple-chocolate taste!
Avocado Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed avocados (about 1 large avocado)
- ½ cup chocolate chips melted
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda 3 grams
- 2 tablespoons brewed coffee hot (180-200°F)
- 1 cup chocolate chips plus more for topping
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 9×9-inch Baking Pan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly spray with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Add the mashed avocado, melted chocolate chips, sugar, eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla to a large bowl and whisk to combine.1 cup mashed avocados, ½ cup chocolate chips, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 egg yolks, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 2½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Add in the cocoa, flour, and baking soda and whisk until just incorporated.⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ⅔ cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Add the hot coffee and whisk to combine, then add the chocolate chips and fold in using a rubber spatula.2 tablespoons brewed coffee, 1 cup chocolate chips
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and top with extra chocolate chips if desired.
- Place the pan into the preheated oven on the middle rack and bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and place on a wire cooling rack to cool.
Notes
How to Make Avocado Brownies Step-by-Step
Mix the Wet Ingredients: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly spray with nonstick spray. Set aside. Add 1 cup of mashed avocado, ½ cup of melted chocolate chips, ⅓ cup of granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 egg yolks, 3 tablespoons of brown sugar, and 2½ teaspoons of vanilla to a large bowl and whisk to combine.
Add the Dry Ingredients: Add in ⅔ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, ⅔ cup of all-purpose flour, and ½ teaspoon of baking soda and whisk until just incorporated.
Flavor the Batter: Add 2 tablespoons of brewed hot coffee and whisk to combine, then add the 1 cup of chocolate chips and fold in using a rubber spatula.
Spread the Batter: Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and top with extra chocolate chips if desired.
Bake the Brownies: Place the pan into the preheated oven on the middle rack and bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Once baked, remove from the oven and place on a wire cooling rack to cool.
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