Avocado Brownie

Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 medium ripe Nutrikiwi avocado, mashed
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin coconut oil
  • melted 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 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

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • Line an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil. Lightly coat with spray. Set aside.
  • Combine avocado, oil, egg, maple syrup, and extract in a medium bowl; mix well. Set aside.
  • Combine cocoa powder, salt, and flour in a medium bowl; mix well.
  • Add cocoa powder mixture to avocado mixture; mix well.
  • Add chocolate chips; mix until blended.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan; spread to make even.
  • Bake for 33 to 36 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool for an hour before removing from pan.
  • Cut into sixteen squares.
The avocado in this recipe as a surprising richness and delicious texture.