Description
These Indulgent Avocado Brownies are rich, fudgy, and unbelievably chocolatey — yet made with wholesome, healthy ingredients! Using creamy avocado instead of butter, these flourless brownies are naturally gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and packed with heart-healthy fats. They deliver the dense, gooey texture you crave while keeping things nutritious and guilt-free. The perfect treat for chocolate lovers who want a healthy twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados, mashed (about 1 cup)
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup almond butter or peanut butter
- ½ cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of sea salt
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- Mash avocados: In a medium bowl, mash ripe avocados until smooth and lump-free.
- Mix wet ingredients: Add almond butter, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk until fully combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Mix until a smooth, glossy batter forms.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Gently mix in dark chocolate chips for extra richness.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Cool and slice: Let brownies cool completely before cutting for that perfect fudgy texture.
Notes
- Use fully ripe avocados for a mild, buttery taste.
- For vegan brownies, replace eggs with flaxseed eggs (1 tbsp flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg).
- Don’t overbake — remove when slightly underdone for fudgy results.
- Add chopped nuts or sea salt on top for texture and flavor contrast.
- Cool completely before slicing to maintain structure.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Healthy Sweets
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Healthy, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Avocado Brownies, Healthy Brownies, Flourless Brownies, Gluten Free Dessert, Chocolate Avocado Dessert, Guilt Free Brownies, Vegan Brownies, Clean Eating Dessert, Receitas Fitness