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5 from 19 reviews

Chocolate Avocado Brownies

45 minutes
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By: Pamela Reed
Posted:2/4/20
Updated:3/5/21
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Easy to make Chocolate Avocado Brownies recipe that is incredibly fudgy and packed with healthy fats. They’re gluten free, grain free and delicious!

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!

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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
bowl of brownie batter

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.

Easy to make Chocolate Avocado Brownies recipe that is incredibly fudgy and packed with healthy fats. They're gluten free, grain free and delicious!

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!
Easy to make Chocolate Avocado Brownies recipe that is incredibly fudgy and packed with healthy fats. They're gluten free, grain free and delicious!

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:

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  • 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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Easy to make Chocolate Avocado Brownies recipe that is incredibly fudgy and packed with healthy fats. They're gluten free, grain free and delicious!
By: Pamela Reed
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
Total Time 45 minutes minutes
serves 12

Ingredients

  • 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.

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Nutrition Information:

Calories: 190kcal (10%)
Course: Dessert
Keyword: avocado brownies
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  1. Linda W. Sims says

    February 20, 2021 at 12:32 pm

    These brownies were excellent! I love moist brownies and liked the crunchy chocolate chips. Next time I will add nuts for more crunchiness!

    Reply
  2. Markell says

    February 5, 2021 at 9:57 am

    I was wondering if another nut butter (or sunflower seed butter) could be substituted for the peanut butter.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      February 5, 2021 at 3:16 pm

      Hi Markell, almond or sunflower seed butter would work. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  3. Doris says

    August 19, 2020 at 10:09 am

    I can’t use much sugar in baking. Could the sugar be substituted with honey or other substitutes?

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 21, 2020 at 11:07 am

      Hey Doris, absolutely you can use honey for these brownies instead. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  4. Marlynn | Urban Bliss Life says

    February 5, 2020 at 3:42 pm

    I love using avocados in chocolate desserts but haven’t made brownies with them. Love this recipe!

    Reply
  5. Anita says

    February 5, 2020 at 3:29 pm

    This is such a super recipe for a healthier take on brownies. I can tell we are going to make this often. 🙂

    Reply
  6. Suzy says

    February 5, 2020 at 3:18 pm

    I am loving how you used avocado and applesauce in these brownies! So decadent and perfect for snacking!

    Reply
  7. Irina says

    February 5, 2020 at 2:15 pm

    You cannot go wrong with brownies 🙂 especially with these ones loaded with protein of avocado. Love the recipe!!!

    Reply
  8. Sara Welch says

    February 5, 2020 at 2:06 pm

    Loved baking these with my kids; turned out perfectly moist and delicious! Excited to make them again for Valentine’s Day!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      February 7, 2020 at 2:29 pm

      Hey Sara, I’m so happy to hear you (and hopefully the kids too) liked these brownies! Thanks for commenting! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Debra Eliotseats says

    February 5, 2020 at 8:26 am

    I’ve got a great choco-avocado pudding recipe but never thought about this combo in brownies. Thanks!

    Reply
  10. Katie says

    February 4, 2020 at 1:42 pm

    Made this for the family and it was a hit!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      February 7, 2020 at 2:31 pm

      I’m so happy your family liked these brownies Katie! Thanks for commenting!

      Reply
  11. Toni says

    February 4, 2020 at 1:08 pm

    I really loved it! Perfect treat! Can’t wait to make it again!

    Reply
  12. Tammy says

    February 4, 2020 at 12:49 pm

    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!

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  13. Pam says

    February 4, 2020 at 12:28 pm

    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.

    Reply
  14. Amanda says

    February 4, 2020 at 12:15 pm

    I love that these brownies use avocado! Besides being a sucker for all things avocado, it looks like it gives them the perfect texture.

    Reply
  15. Jhuls | The Not So Creative Cook says

    June 1, 2018 at 8:36 am

    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.

    Reply
  16. annamarie dodge says

    July 4, 2017 at 11:55 am

    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)

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      July 5, 2017 at 11:14 am

      Hey Annamarie, I think you will love these brownies! They’re such a delicious and sneaky way to add healthy ingredients! Enjoy!

      Reply
  17. Susan says

    August 23, 2013 at 11:40 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 23, 2013 at 11:53 am

      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! 🙂

      Reply
  18. Ada ~ More Food, Please says

    August 6, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    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!

    Reply
  19. Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent says

    August 4, 2013 at 2:18 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 4, 2013 at 9:41 pm

      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! 🙂

      Reply
  20. Sophie33 says

    July 25, 2013 at 4:15 pm

    I made these beauties but used coconut sugar instead & my husband Peter & I both loved them! they were so freaking delicious, dera Pamela! 🙂 xxx

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      July 25, 2013 at 5:03 pm

      Coconut sugar sounds great. Thanks so much for letting me know you tried them, so happy you enjoyed!

      Reply
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