These Fudgy Avocado Brownies with Avocado Frosting are an incredible gluten-free healthier brownie for when you want all the flavour without all the sin.
Ingredients
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300
g
dark chocolate
chopped or chips
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2
tbsp
Coconut oil
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2
medium hass avocados
pitted and peeled
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1/2
cup
honey or maple syrup
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1
tsp
vanilla extract
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3
eggs
at room temperature
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1/2
cup
cocoa powder
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1/2
cup
less 1 Tbsp. coconut flour
For the Avocado Frosting
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One medium sized hass avocado
pitted and peeled
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3
Tbsp
unsweetened cocoa powder
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3
Tbsp
maple syrup
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
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Line the base and sides of a 9 x 13 in pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang.
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Put the dark chocolate and coconut oil in a bowl set over simmering water, without it touching the water.
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Melt the chocolate, stirring until smooth then remove from heat and set aside.
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Place the avocado into a food processor or blender and process/blend until smooth.
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Stir the avocado, honey and vanilla extract into the cooled chocolate.
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Next, add the eggs, one at a time, making sure each is well mixed before adding the next.
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Stir in the coconut flour and cocoa powder until the batter is smooth.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread to cover the pan and fill the corners. Smooth the top.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the top is firm to the touch.
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Remove from oven and cool completely in the pan before lifting the brownie from the pan.
For the Avocado Frosting
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Place frosting ingredients in a food processor or blender along with the cocoa powder and maple syrup.
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Process/Blend, scraping down the sides as needed until very smooth.
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Add more cocoa powder or maple syrup if needed to taste.
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Spread over completely cooled brownies.
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Cut the brownie into 24 pieces and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.