Avocado Brownies

Here is a guilt free, fast and easy holiday treat from the “Gutsy Holiday Treats” Cookbook that will leave you with more time enjoying the holidays and less time in the kitchen. Avocados are so versatile when baking. It acts the same as applesauce or bananas as a substitute for oil but gives a dish a fuller flavor.

1 avocado (medium, ripe)

2 eggs

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup coconut sugar or sugar of your choice

3 tablespoons ghee or coconut oil


½ cup almond flour

½ cup cacao powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon sea salt

⅓ cup organic dark chocolate chips


  1. Blend all ingredients in a food processor except chocolate chips.

  2. Stir in chips reserving some for the top.

  3. Preheat electric skillet to 200, spray with avocado and add batter.

  4. Sprinkle with remaining chips and set temp to 300 for 18-22 minutes and cover.

Or

  1. Preheat oven to 350, add batter to a 9x9 inch pan. Bake for 18-20 minutes.