Fudgy Avocado Brownies

When I came across these fudgy avocado brownies, I honestly thought it was too good to be true! I already had most of the ingredients. Plus, I must’ve blinked one too many times because the avocado I had just bought was now ripe and ready for use. I know avocado sounds weird for a dessert, but the healthy fat actually compliments the cocoa really well so it doesn’t taste like squares of guacamole. These brownies are gluten-free, fudgy and moist and the perfect balanced dessert.
Ingredients:

• 1 medium ripe avocado (mashed)
• ¼ cup coconut oil (melted)
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
• ¼ cup gluten-free flour
• ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350° F and line an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Combine avocado, coconut oil, egg, maple syrup and vanilla extract in a medium bowl and mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, combine cocoa powder, sea salt and flour and mix well.
4. Add cocoa powder mixture to avocado mixture and incorporate well.
5. Add chocolate chips and mix until blended.
6. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
7. Bake for 33 to 36 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
8. Cool for an hour before cutting into sixteen squares.

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