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Avocado Brownies

Avocado Brownies

Contributor: Christine Pittman

Avocado takes the place of butter in these decadent, fudgy, dark chocolate brownies.

  • Author: Christine Pittman
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 8 oz. dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 avocados

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch cake pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. Beat eggs and sugar with electric mixer at medium speed until bubbly and fluffy.
  3. Place chocolate chips in microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high in 15 seconds increments, stirring in between, until melted.
  4. With mixer running, add chocolate to egg mixture. Fold in cocoa, salt, vanilla, and flour.
  5. Mash avocados in separate bowl until very smooth. Add to batter and mix well.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 30 minutes, or until toothpick is inserted in center and comes out clean.
  7. Let cool before slicing.

Notes

This recipe is courtesy of Produce for Kids and the recipe and images are used with permission.