Crazy Ingredient Day!

Happy Sunday everyone!! Today is crazy ingredient day.

Avocado is our crazy ingredient!

Rich Avocado Brownie Recipe

For Brownies

  • 2 large ripe avocados, mashed as well as you can (about 1 1/8 cups)
  • 8 ounces high-quality dark chocolate, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or 1 cup of honey
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla flavoring
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 4 ounces high-quality dark chocolate, chopped

For Frosting

  • 1 large ripe avocado
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

  1. To prepare the brownies preheat oven to 350 degrees F or 150 C. Spray a 9-inch square pan with non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk mashed avocado and melt chocolate.
  3. Whisk in sugar until combined, then add in eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  4. Add in flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt, mixing with a large spoon until JUST combined – do not over mix.
  5. Stir in avocado oil until it’s well distributed and batter is somewhat smooth.
  6. Fold in chopped chocolate, then spread batter in pan.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes, or until cooked.
  8. Remove and let cool completely, then frost and top with grated chocolate if desired.

For Frosting:

  1. Add avocado to the bowl of an electric mixer and beat until mashed and creamy.
  2. With the mixer on low speed, add in vanilla then slowly add in powdered sugar.
  3. Frost brownies once cooled.

Kali Orexi!

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