These chocolate avocado brownies are almost too good to be true!! They’re unbelievably rich, fudgy and decadent…and guilt-free! High in omega-3s & good fats, PLUS gluten free and dairy fee, this healthy brownie recipe is one of our all-time favorite treats, healthy or not!
The BEST Avocado Brownies
This is one of the best desserts I’ve ever had in my life. And that is NOT an exaggeration…these brownies are THAT good!!
Best part? They’re actually pretty good for you! (Or at least WAY better than traditional brownies!)
What’s the secret ingredient that brings all the magic??
Avocados!!
Wait, wait…
Hear me out! I promise they’re good!
Not just good…pretty amazing actually!! My kids love them too! And they don’t even like avocados!!
Why Avocados??
Rich, chewy, and fudge-y, these avocado brownies taste like a total indulgence — yet they’re a guilt-free treat!
Gluten-free and packed with good fats and omega-3s, you get all the superfood benefit of avocados in a dessert.
The best part? The flavor and texture is so spot-on that you’d never know there are avocados. (Except I told you!)
So if you’re trying to sneak a little healthy food in your kid’s diets, this is an easy way to do it. My girls are not fans of avocados at all, but they sure gobble up these avocado brownies!
Kid-approved! Just look at that smile!
Oh, and did I mention that these avocado brownies are super easy to make? And you can freeze ’em so you’ll always have a healthy-ish treat on hand when cravings strike!
Can You Bake with Avocados?
You bet!
Avocados add moisture to baked goods, plus nutrients that wouldn’t normally be found in sweet treats.
Our daughters don’t care for avocados on their own (it’s a texture thing). However, whip up a batch of avocado cookies or brownies and they will eat them right up!
What Can I Do with Lots of Ripe Avocados?
Avocados are expensive, so it goes without saying that you don’t want to let any go to waste!
However, when they’re ripe, avocados have a short shelf life, so you need to use them quickly.
That’s why we love to incorporate avocados into unexpected dishes, like these brownies. You’d be amazed what you can make with avocados!
Here are a few of our favorite sweet treats made with avocado:
- Chocolate Avocado Cookies
- Creamy Avocado Fudgesicles
- Keto Chocolate Cookies
- Mint Chocolate Chip Avocado Ice Cream
This particular brownie recipe is actually an update to our original Healthy Marbled Chocolate Avocado Brownie Bars Recipe from a couple years ago. Both are yummy, but I think I like the new one even better!
Enjoy!
What Can I Use Instead of Oil for Brownies?
I’ll give you one guess…
…you guessed it!! Avocados!!
You might have noticed that this recipe does not call for oil. That’s because avocados provide plenty of moisture and fat content needed to make these brownies (as well as many other baked goods) rich, moist, and just the right texture.
How to Make Avocados Last Longer
On the counter at room temperature, avocados go bad pretty quickly. We keep ours in a plastic bag in the fridge and this usually extends their life by a few days at least.
Avocados kept in the fridge should stay good for 3-5 days, or even up to a week if you’re lucky!
As soon as you start noticing them going brown, it’s time to start baking!
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Avocado Brownie Ingredients
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- 2 large avocados
- Brown rice flour — One of our favorite gluten free flours for baking
- Cocoa powder — We love Cocoa Metro unsweetened cocoa for baking! It’s a tad pricey, but you can absolutely taste the difference! Here’s a link on Amazon if you’d like to buy in bulk.
- Coconut sugar — We love coconut sugar for our healthier baking treats because it’s lower glycemic than regular sugar and contains both fiber and antioxidants.
- Eggs
- Baking soda
- Chocolate chips — When making these for our kids, we use regular chocolate chips. However, you can make these a little healthier by using sugar free chocolate chips or extra dark chocolate chips.
Make them Dairy Free!
Use dairy free chocolate chips (we love Enjoy Life chocolate chips) or extra dark chocolate chips to make this a dairy free recipe. Be sure to check the labels before using to make sure that your chocolate chips are indeed nondairy.
Add Frosting!
For an extra fudgy treat, top your brownies with our Coconut Oil Chocolate Frosting! This frosting only takes 2 ingredients and you can make it a rich glaze or fluffy frosting!
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Avocado Brownie Recipe
Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8″ brownie pan.
Add the flesh of two avocados to food processor with 1 cup coconut sugar and 1/2 cup cocoa powder. Blend until smooth.
Add eggs, rice flour, and baking soda. Pulse until eggs are just mixed into batter – you don’t want to over-beat them.
Carefully remove blade from food processor. Use a spatula to fold chocolate chips into batter.
Spread batter into 8×8 brownie pan. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. Cool thoroughly before cutting and serving.
How to Store Your Brownies
- These brownies are best when stored in the fridge. If kept covered and refrigerated, they should last 2-3 days.
- You can also keep for up to a month in the freezer. Individually wrap the brownies, then place them inside a large freezer bag.
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Chocolate Avocado Brownies
Ingredients
- 2 large avocados
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup brown rice flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Add the flesh of two avocados to food processor with 1 cup coconut sugar and 1/2 cup cocoa powder. Blend until smooth.
- Add eggs, rice flour, and baking soda to processor. Pulse until eggs are just mixed into batter, to avoid over-beating.
- Carefully remove blade from food processor. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to fold chocolate chips into batter.
- Spread batter into a prepared 8×8 brownie pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Cool thoroughly before cutting and serving. Keep refrigerated.
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TruthSeeker says
These look amazing! I can’t wait to try them… 😋 🤤
Do you think almond flour could be substituted for the rice flour? If so, how much would you guess?
Thanks, Dave
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
You can absolutely substitute almond flour (same measurements should be fine). There might be a slight difference in consistency and flavor, but they should still be fantastic!
TruthSeeker says
Awesome! Thanks, Stacey!
Annie Garwood says
Good flavor but needs to be more chocolatey. More importantly the texture is too wet. Overall more like a subtle chocolate pudding.
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Hi Annie – thanks for the feedback! The texture should be more like cake brownies, so perhaps they needed a few extra minutes in the oven 🙂
Stephanie says
These are amazing! Could you please tell me for the nutritional information, is 1 serving, 1 brownie, and how many pieces do you cut them into in the 8×8 pan?
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Hi Stephanie – glad you love them! The nutrition information is based on 1 brownie, with 12 brownies total in the batch.
Kendra says
I’m looking to make this vegan (so remove the eggs). Do you think I can substitute the eggs with coconut oil or olive oil? Thank you!
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
I’ve heard of using chia seeds as an egg substitute (1 Tbsp chia seeds + 2.5 Tbsp water per egg). I’ve never actually tried it though, so can’t vouch for the taste. Would love to know how it turns out if you try it!
Maddie flake says
If you don’t have the flour or sugar can you substitute just regular flour and sugar,not nearly as healthy but just wondering!
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Hi Maddie – You should be able to substitute all-purpose flour 1:1 for brown rice flour and regular sugar 1:1 for coconut sugar. I personally find that coconut sugar is less sweet, so this may result in a sweeter brownie – which isn’t necessarily a bad thing 😉
Annie says
Can I substitute the rice flour with coconut flour?
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Hi Annie – You should be fine substituting, though the texture could be slightly different as rice flour is finer.
Molly says
I made this recipe without the chocolate chips and they were still very good! I didn’t have any on hand but will make them with the chips next time. I didn’t use a food processor, I just mixed everything well in a bowl. Thanks for the recipe!
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Thank you for letting me know you liked the recipe Molly! I agree, these brownies are still pretty tasty without the chocolate chips, though a handful of chocolate chunks make them extra decadent 😉
Linda Kinnear says
Hi Stacey, has anybody replaced your coconut sugar with raw honey by chance ?
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Hi Linda – we haven’t tried the recipe with honey, mainly because it is tricky to bake with honey. When heated to high temperatures, honey can get hard or even become bitter tasting. I would stick with other types of sweeteners – you could substitute half the amount of brown sugar (it’s sweeter than coconut sugar).
Minz says
Hi,
May I know how long can the brownies last?
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
If you keep them covered in the fridge, they can last 2-3 days. If you wrap them individually, you can freeze them to last even longer. Hope this helps!