You may have noticed that we have been trying to share some healthier recipes.
This recipe is helps to cure your chocolate cravings without totally ruining your diet.
I made a batch of these and didn’t tell my kids what went in them (I also made sure that they didn’t see the batter as I was mixing these brownies up because the avocado makes things a little green . . . ha ha.)
But once they bake, you would never know.
My kids and husband devoured them. Seriously loved them and didn’t even bat an eye.
why use avocados when baking?
-When it comes to baking, you can use an avocado as a substitute for butter, shortening, and/or oil. While avocados do have fat, it’s more of the “good-for-you” fats instead of saturated fats.
-Plus avocados have less calories than butter and oil and tons of vitamins and minerals, so, #winning.
-Avocados also have a higher water content than butter, making your baked goods soft. So . . . what are you waiting for?? Throw some avocados in these brownies and let’s get cooking.
do i have to use coconut flour?
The other ingredient used in these brownies that is a little different is coconut flour. I haven’t made too many recipes using coconut flour, so I am still learning.
I have learned that coconut flour cannot be a straight-across substitute for all-purpose flour or other flour because coconut flour is so different.
It’s really absorbent and requires more eggs and/or liquid to make it work. So, if you don’t have any coconut flour on hand, I recommend that you try a different brownie recipe.
However, for this recipe, the coconut flour gives it a more sweet taste. You are going to love it, I promise.
Related Recipe: We have a delicious healthy cookie for you. You’ll love this SKINNY BANANA COOKIE RECIPE.
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I am all about healthy dessert. I feel like I constantly have a sweet tooth, so if I can find a recipe that satisfies my crave as well as keeps me healthy, and not loaded with sugar.
You might also enjoy these healthy snacks:
Mini BLT Bites
Chocolate Protein Energy Bites
Dark Chocolate Trail Mix
Strawberry Banana Frozen Yogurt Pops
Raspberry Yogurt Muffins
Fudgy Avocado Brownies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 large avocado
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup coconut flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1¼ teaspoons baking soda
- ⅓ cup semisweet chocolate chips, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray an 8x8-inch baking dish nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a blender or food processor combine avocado, applesauce, honey and vanilla (if you don't have a blender, you can mix by hand until smooth).
- Add these ingredients to a large bowl and whisk in eggs.
- Add in coconut flour, cocoa powder, sea salt and baking soda and stir until completely mixed together. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top (if using).
- Place in oven to bake for 22-25 minutes.
- Allow to cool for 20 minutes before cutting.
- Keep them on the counter in an airtight container at room-temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- When it comes to baking, you can use an avocado as a substitute for butter, shortening, and/or oil. While avocados do have fat, it’s more of the “good-for-you” fats instead of saturated fats.
Nutrition
Recipe slightly adapted from The Healthy Maven
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