Easy to make Chocolate Avocado Brownies recipe that is incredibly fudgy and packed with healthy fats. They’re gluten free, grain free and delicious!
I stock up sometimes in the supermarket with avocados because my mind is racing with so many ideas. Usually though I come home with multiple avocados and only use them for tortilla soup. But this time, I was craving something sweet – Avocado Brownies to the rescue!
Recipe Video
I made this recipe video to show you all the steps for easy baking!
Why These Brownies are the Best
Surprisingly, avocados work really well in baked goods. Avocados can replace butter, shortening, and sometimes even eggs. They make desserts super moist and delightfully rich, while adding nutrients and healthy fats.
Why else are these brownies amazing? They’re made with applesauce instead of butter or oil! They are gluten free and grain free (no flour!)! They are the perfect brownies to make if you have that overripe avocado that you don’t know what to do with! These brownies are WIN WIN WIN!
Can you taste the avocado in the brownies?
The avocado is mild and when paired with cocoa and chocolate chips, you’ll never even taste it. The avocado is a substitute for the butter and oil and makes the brownies fudgy and moist.
My husband who doesn’t like avocados at all gobbles these brownies up happily. He still doesn’t know they’re made with avocados. I know, I’m sneaky. 🙂
Ingredients You Need
You probably don’t even need to go to the grocery store to buy any of these ingredients, I bet you might have everything in your kitchen already!
- 1 avocado
- apple sauce
- creamy peanut butter
- egg
- white sugar
- brown sugar
- vanilla
- cocoa powder
- chocolate chips
How Do You Make Avocado Brownies?
Start this recipe by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F and spray an 8×8-inch pan with cooking spray.
Now, mash the avocado up with a fork or potato masher. Try to get it super creamy, with no lumps. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed avocado with the applesauce, peanut butter, egg, sugars, and vanilla. Stir until you a smooth brownie mix.
Next add in the cocoa powder and chocolate chips. Stir all of the ingredients together.
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Cook the brownies for 33-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Tips For Making These Brownies
- The chocolate chips are a key to this recipe because you put them into the mixture whole – not melted. As the brownies bake, the chocolate chips will melt which makes the brownies intensely decadent.
- If you want to make them dairy free, that’s easy too! Just substitute the chocolate chips with vegan chocolate chips .
- When they come out of the oven, as hard as it may be, let them cool. This is very important because they are so fudgy, if they don’t cool completely they will fall apart. They are definitely worth the wait!
So eat one, go for it. You deserve it. Eat it with a fork. Eat it with a spoon. Eat it plain. Throw ice cream on top. Throw whip cream on top. Throw sprinkles on top. Just throw it in your mouth already.
Enjoy!
Other Brownie Recipes You Might Like:
- Cake Batter Brownies
- Fudgy Black Bean Brownies
- Extra Strong Coffee Brownies
- Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies
- Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Brownies
Other Chocolate Recipes You Might Like:
- Gooey Chocolate Butter Cake
- The Best Chocolate Milkshake
- Chocolate Vegan Fudge
- Banana Chocolate Soft Serve Ice Cream
- Chocolate Chip Donuts
- Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Ice Cream
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Chocolate Avocado Brownies
PrintIngredients
- 1 avocado mashed up with a spoon
- 3 tablespoons apple sauce
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 egg
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 8×8 pan with cooking spray, set aside.
- Mash your avocado up with a fork or spoon, as creamy as you can get it.
- Add your apple sauce, peanut butter, egg, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla. Stir until smooth.
- Add your cocoa powder and chocolate chips. Stir all together.
- Pour into pan, smooth top with spatula.
- Cook for 33-35 minutes or until your toothpick comes out clean.
Linda W. Sims says
These brownies were excellent! I love moist brownies and liked the crunchy chocolate chips. Next time I will add nuts for more crunchiness!
Markell says
I was wondering if another nut butter (or sunflower seed butter) could be substituted for the peanut butter.
Pamela says
Hi Markell, almond or sunflower seed butter would work. Hope this helps!
Doris says
I can’t use much sugar in baking. Could the sugar be substituted with honey or other substitutes?
Pamela says
Hey Doris, absolutely you can use honey for these brownies instead. Hope this helps!
Marlynn | Urban Bliss Life says
I love using avocados in chocolate desserts but haven’t made brownies with them. Love this recipe!
Anita says
This is such a super recipe for a healthier take on brownies. I can tell we are going to make this often. 🙂
Suzy says
I am loving how you used avocado and applesauce in these brownies! So decadent and perfect for snacking!
Irina says
You cannot go wrong with brownies 🙂 especially with these ones loaded with protein of avocado. Love the recipe!!!
Sara Welch says
Loved baking these with my kids; turned out perfectly moist and delicious! Excited to make them again for Valentine’s Day!
Pamela says
Hey Sara, I’m so happy to hear you (and hopefully the kids too) liked these brownies! Thanks for commenting! 🙂
Debra Eliotseats says
I’ve got a great choco-avocado pudding recipe but never thought about this combo in brownies. Thanks!
Katie says
Made this for the family and it was a hit!
Pamela says
I’m so happy your family liked these brownies Katie! Thanks for commenting!
Toni says
I really loved it! Perfect treat! Can’t wait to make it again!
Tammy says
I have only tried avocado brownies once but I don’t think I added enough chocolate to be honest. It’s a recipe I’ve been meaning to revisit because I’ve heard so many great things about them. Your recipe looks rich and moist and so delicious! I can’t wait to try them!
Pam says
True confession. I’m not an avocado fan myself. But, if your husband doesn’t likethem either, but loves these brownies I bet I will too. Can’t wait to try them.
Amanda says
I love that these brownies use avocado! Besides being a sucker for all things avocado, it looks like it gives them the perfect texture.
Jhuls | The Not So Creative Cook says
I love anything brownies, but I haven’t tried incorporating avocados in my brownies. I bet these taste amazing! Thanks for sharing, Pamela. Happy Fiesta Friday.
annamarie dodge says
I cant wait to make these…i just received some peanut butter powder that i want to try…i would love to find recipes using it…i want to be as healthy as possible, so i love making recipes with secret ingredients that are mind blowing and these brownies would definitely fit the bill!! I want to make these today for hubbys bday (july 4th)
Pamela says
Hey Annamarie, I think you will love these brownies! They’re such a delicious and sneaky way to add healthy ingredients! Enjoy!
Susan says
Made these last night after searching through many avocado brownie recipes. This is a big WINNER in my house. So delicious and I do not care for avocado eaten plain. LOVE, love, love these brownies!
Pamela says
Super happy to hear that Susan! It’s a win brownie even for those who don’t like avocados plain (like you and my husband!). I can’t get enough of these fudgy brownies of joy! Thanks so much for posting to tell me! 🙂
Ada ~ More Food, Please says
Yummy! I was planning on making brownies soon, and I also happen to have one avocado left and was wondering what to do with it. This is the perfect recipe! Will try to make some later this week. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent says
Love the idea of using avocados in brownies. I need to try that. I had to chuckle about not telling the other half about the avocado. My other half will eat anything, I’m the picky one… I love your cats as well!
Pamela says
Hahaha, I’m pretty picky too.. and I can’t imagine how much I would freak out for example if he put mayo in a sauce, I think I would faint! 🙂
Sophie33 says
I made these beauties but used coconut sugar instead & my husband Peter & I both loved them! they were so freaking delicious, dera Pamela! 🙂 xxx
Pamela says
Coconut sugar sounds great. Thanks so much for letting me know you tried them, so happy you enjoyed!