Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Two-Bite Avocado Brownies

Two-Bite Avocado Brownies 

Truth: I have mixed feelings about avocado. One minute I enjoy it, the next I'm picking it out of the sandwich I just made. It's one of my "got to be in the mood foods."

I've read countless articles about the health benefits that avocados have to offer. They are a monosaturated fat (good fat), full of vitamins, antioxidants and are great for the skin. So I decided to pair it up with something I undoubtedly enjoy... chocolate.

This recipe below is a mixture of a few I viewed online. I've since made them twice, experimenting with ingredient substitutions. 


(Note to self: Coconut flour in lieu of white flower is disgusting but a handful of moist cranberries will add a subtle burst of sweetness.)

The recipe below was a hit! Having never baked with avocado before, I wasn't sure how it would affect the texture and sweetness but damn, these were both moist and delicious. I shared with a few people and even my reluctant mother went back for seconds. 

Here's what you need:

2 good size avocados, skin removed, pitted and mashed. 
2 squares unsweetened baker’s chocolate
1 cup sugar (I substituted 3/4 cup of brown sugar)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup flour 
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Prep your avocados, mash them and set aside. 
Melt chocolate (over stove or microwave) and add to avocado. 
Add sugar, eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth. 
Fold in flour, baking powder and salt. 
Once combined, spread into a greased glass dish. 

Bake in a preheated oven (350°) for 25-30 min. Oven baking time will range so keep an eye for a nice crispy top. 

Let cool for 10 minutes.
Once cooled, cut into your ideal "two-bites"... or three, or four... 

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