Borrowed and Sharing
Nope, we're not joking. These brownies are sink-your-teeth-in fudgy and healthy, thanks to the star ingredient: amazing avocados. You already know how nutritious avocados are, loaded with fiber, B vitamins, folate, and potassium. They're also a great source of healthy fat, which keeps you feeling satisfied and helps your body absorb more of fat-soluble vitamins A, E, D, and K. So we combined avocados with other good-for-you ingredients—keeping the sweeteners minimal and natural—to create a delicious treat (including frosting!) that won't weigh you down.

Avocado Brownies with Avo Frosting

Yield: 12-16 brownies
Brownies
3 oz. dark chocolate (70% cacao), chopped
1 Tbsp. coconut or extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa (40g)
½ cup almond meal (60g)
1 tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. sea salt
2 ripe medium avocados (about 17 oz. total), halved, pitted, flesh scooped out
½ cup medjool dates (about 4.5 oz.), pitted
¼ cup coconut sugar (1.4 oz.)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 large eggs
Frosting
1 ripe medium avocado (about 9 oz.), halved, pitted, flesh scooped out
½ cup raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa (40g)
½ cup plus 1 Tbsp. maple syrup
2 tsp. vanilla extract
Generous pinch of sea salt
  1. Make brownies: Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with foil; grease foil (with coconut oil, olive oil cooking spray or melted unsalted butter). Bring an inch of water to a simmer over low heat in a medium saucepan. Place chocolate and oil in a medium heatproof bowl. Set bowl over saucepan. Let stand, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth. Remove bowl from heat and let cool until just warm to the touch.
  2. In a small bowl, combine cacao, almond meal, baking powder and salt; stir until well mixed.
  3. Place avocados, dates, coconut sugar and vanilla in a food processor; blend until smooth. Blend in eggs. Blend in cooled chocolate mixture. Scrape down sides of processor and mix again. Add almond meal mixture; pulse until blended. Spread mixture in baking pan and bake until just set, 30 to 35 minutes (do not overbake). Let cool on a rack. When cool, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
  4. Just before serving, make frosting: Combine all ingredients in food processor and process until smooth and thick (you should have about 1¼ cups). Spread over chilled brownies (you may have some left over; cover and refrigerate for another use). Cut and serve. Store leftover brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.