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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Dessert » Fudgy Avocado Brownies

    Fudgy Avocado Brownies

    Published Dec 9, 2019 · Modified May 16, 2022 · by Alexis Joseph · 28 Comments

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    You'd never guess these amazingly rich and decadent Fudgy Avocado Brownies are packed with avocado and whole grain flour! Guaranteed to become your new favorite brownie. 

    four brownies with walnuts stacked

    OMGOMGOMG.

    I accidentally birthed the most ridiculously fudgy and dream-like brownies for your faces! With the mission of creating the ultimate walnut brownie recipe, I realized I had a number of ripe avocados on the counter just begging to be loved.

    Brownies always call for a substantial amount of fat---whether that's butter, oil, nut butter, or in our case, avocado. (Cheers to the extra boost from the omega-3 fatty acids in walnuts, too!) We're also using a bit of butter for classic brownie flavor and melted chocolate because...chocolate.

    Fat is the foundation for moist, fudgy brownies with that delectable crumb. While I love the taste of avocado, I happily swear that these healthier brownies taste absolutely nothing like avocado. The walnuts provide much-needed crunch!

    spatula mixing brownie batter

    How to make avocado brownies

    These bad boys are made in the food processor to help break down the avocado. Now there are a couple factors at play when it comes to your epically rich, decadent, and fudgy brownie game.

    • First, we're not using a leavening agent like baking soda. I wanted these to be far from cakey. Ya dig?
    • Next, we're using plenty of fat (avocado, butter, and chocolate), including a couple plant-based unsaturated fats (avocado and walnuts), and less flour. A mere half cup of whole wheat pastry flour, to be exact! It's my favorite flour to make pancakes and beyond with thanks to its fluffiness.
    • We're also not over-mixing as we don't want to stress the gluten. No hard brownies allowed!
    • Notice the lovely top of these brownies? Experts say that beating the eggs long enough is the key to that divine exterior. These are denser and more fudge-like than your typical brownie, but in the best way.

    brownies with salt

    My mumsy was famous for her walnut brownies growing up. I appreciate the nutty deliciousness and crunch of walnuts way more now that I'm an adult, but I can't eat a walnut brownie today without thinking about hers. Totally gives me the warm and fuzzies!

    I love the complexity of flavor and texture that walnuts add to these avocado brownies. We're using an entire cup to maximize the walnut goodness.

    food processor blendign brownies

    Are avocado brownies healthy?

    Did you know walnuts are primarily comprised of polyunsaturated fatty acids (13g/oz) whereas most nuts contain mostly monounsaturated fatty acids?

    That’s why walnuts are the only nuts that are a significant source of the plant-based omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (2.5g/oz ALA).

    Furthermore, a study in London looked at the impact of a Mediterranean-style diet on maternal and offspring outcomes. It examined 1,252 multi-ethnic inner-city pregnant women with metabolic risk factors like obesity and chronic hypertension.

    Researchers found those who followed a Mediterranean diet with a daily portion of nuts (half being walnuts) and extra virgin olive oil saw a 35% lower risk of gestational diabetes. How cool is that?

    hand holding avocado brownies

    Can I make these brownies gluten-free?

    Yes! Simply use your favorite all purpose gluten-free baking flour. I imagine almond flour would also work. Coconut flour will not!

    Craving more dessert goodness? Try these!

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    Brownie on!

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    You'd never guess these amazingly rich and decadent Fudgy Avocado Walnut Brownies were packed with avocado and whole grain flour! Guaranteed to become your new favorite brownie.

    Avocado Brownies Recipe

    ★★★★★ 4.9 from 11 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph | Hummusapien
    • Prep Time: 10 min
    • Cook Time: 30 min
    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: 16 1x
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American
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    You'd never guess these amazingly rich and decadent Fudgy Avocado Brownies are packed with avocado and whole grain flour! Guaranteed to become your new favorite brownie.


    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • ⅔ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (sub vegan butter for dairy-free)
    • ¾ cup organic cane sugar
    • Flesh of 1 medium ripe avocado
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
    • ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour
    • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • ½ tsp instant espresso powder or finely ground coffee (optional, but recommended!)
    • ½ tsp fine sea salt
    • ½ or ¾ cup California Walnuts, chopped
    • flaky sea salt (like Maldon), for topping

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a metal 8-inch square pan with parchment paper going both ways.
    2. In a small microwave-safe bowl, add chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in-between, until completely melted.
    3. Use a rubber spatula to transfer mixture into the bowl of a food processor. Add sugar and avocado and process for about a minute, or until fully combined, stopping and scraping down sides as needed. Wait until the mixture is room temperature (not hot) before moving to the next step.
    4. Add in eggs and vanilla and process for about 30 seconds (beating eggs helps with the crackly top). Add flour, cocoa powder, instant espresso powder, and salt and process only for a couple seconds, or until you don't see flour. Over-blending will make brownies hard. Fold in walnuts by hand with a rubber spatula. The batter will be very thick.
    5. Spoon into prepared pan and smooth top. Top with a pinch of flaky salt, if desired. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the middle is just set (the brownies will keep baking in the pan once out of the oven). If using a toothpick, it won't be clean. Let cool in pan for 20 minutes before slicing. Store in an air-tight container on the counter for a few days or in the refrigerator for longer. We enjoyed them right out of the fridge!

    Notes

    Be sure to spoon and level the flour and cocoa powder. It shouldn't be packed--that means tough brownies!

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    This post is sponsored by California Walnuts, but all opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that make Hummusapien possible!

    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Xieyu says

      March 30, 2021 at 1:58 pm

      Wow - perfect texture and fudgiest brownies I ever made! I was looking for a new avocado brownie recipe since the one I used to make would always have an avocado aftertaste (it did call for two ripe avocados after all). This recipe is perfect - so easy to make, foolproof and you can barely taste the avocado!

      ★★★★★

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      • Alexis Joseph says

        March 31, 2021 at 9:27 pm

        AMAZING thank you so much!!

        Reply
    2. Emma DAlessandro says

      March 03, 2021 at 4:02 am

      These were so easy to make and came out amazingly fudgy! I subbed hazelnuts for the walnuts (minor allergy) and they still came out great. Anything calling for fudgy chocolate and flaked salt is a win in my book!

      ★★★★★

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      • Alexis Joseph says

        March 03, 2021 at 4:34 pm

        Hazelnuts are so delish, love that sub!! Thanks a ton for reviewing, Emma!

        Reply
    3. Erin says

      January 13, 2021 at 1:23 pm

      So delicious and perfect to cure any chocolate craving!

      ★★★★★

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      • Alexis Joseph says

        January 13, 2021 at 2:22 pm

        Amazing, thank you so much Erin!!

        Reply
    4. Erin says

      June 05, 2020 at 12:48 am

      Fudgy is right! These turned out great and I can't wait to enjoy the rest with my family. Third recipe win of the week from your site!

      ★★★★★

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      • Alexis Joseph says

        June 05, 2020 at 6:10 pm

        Yessss I love it!! Aren't they the best?!

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