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:
- To prepare the brownies preheat oven to 350 degrees F or 150 C. Spray a 9-inch square pan with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk mashed avocado and melt chocolate.
- Whisk in sugar until combined, then add in eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Add in flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt, mixing with a large spoon until JUST combined – do not over mix.
- Stir in avocado oil until it’s well distributed and batter is somewhat smooth.
- Fold in chopped chocolate, then spread batter in pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until cooked.
- Remove and let cool completely, then frost and top with grated chocolate if desired.
For Frosting:
- Add avocado to the bowl of an electric mixer and beat until mashed and creamy.
- With the mixer on low speed, add in vanilla then slowly add in powdered sugar.
- Frost brownies once cooled.
Kali Orexi!
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