Recipe Description:
2013 Registered Dietitian Recipe Contest Entry.
“Avocado and coconut oil lend creaminess to these lovely scented brownies while the espresso intensifies the chocolate flavor.” Recipe courtesy of Samantha of Killeen, TX.
This recipe was submitted by an avocado fan and has not been tested by the Hass Avocado Board.
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Ingredients:
- 3 oz. baking dark chocolate
- 2 oz. coconut oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 2 Tbsp. coconut flour
- 1/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp. espresso powder
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8 by 8 baking pan or pan of preference.
- Melt dark chocolate and coconut oil in a double boiler over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- While the chocolate and coconut oil melt, in a medium bowl whisk together the whole wheat pastry flour, coconut flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and espresso powder.
- Once chocolate and coconut oil are melted and mingled, remove from heat.
- Stir the sugar into the chocolate mix, followed by the mashed avocado, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Once fully combined, slowly mix the dry ingredient mix into the chocolate mix just until combined.
- Pour batter into greased pan. Place in the oven and bake for 25-30 min or until the brownies pass the toothpick test.
Nutrition Facts
12 servings per recipe
Serving Size 1 serving (39g)
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 140 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 9g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 29% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | - | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | - | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g | - | |
| Cholesterol 30mg | 11% | |
| Sodium 20mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 16g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars 12g | - | |
| Includes 12g Added Sugars | 23% | |
| Protein 2g | - | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 12mg | 0% | |
| Iron 0.48mg | 2% | |
| Potassium 43mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A 14mcg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C 1mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin E 0.22mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K 1mcg | 2% | |
| Thiamin 0mg | 0% | |
| Riboflavin 0.05mg | 4% | |
| Niacin 0.38mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.03mg | 2% | |
| Folate 9mcg DFE | 2% | |
| (0mcg folic acid) | - | |
| Vitamin B12 0.07mcg | 4% | |
| Pantothenic Acid 0.21mg | 4% | |
| Choline 25mg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus 20mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium 3mg | 0% | |
| Zinc 0.15mg | 2% | |
| Selenium 3mcg | 4% | |
| Copper 0.02mg | 2% | |
| Manganese 0mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
