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Square avocado brownies topped with glossy chocolate frosting, showing a thick chocolate drip and a dense, fudgy interior.

Avocado Brownies with Chocolate Fudge Frosting

by Cassandra Morris
These avocado brownies are rich, fudgy, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Made with almond flour and dark chocolate, they bake up moist and chocolatey with a smooth chocolate fudge frosting on top.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 16

Ingredients

Avocado Brownies

  • 2 small avocados ripe, pitted and skins removed (about 3/4 cup once pureed)
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder
  • 3 ounces 70% dark chocolate melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Chocolate Fudge Frosting

  • 2 ounces 70% dark chocolate chopped
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • pinch kosher salt

Instructions

Make The Avocado Brownies

  • Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  • Blend the avocado mixture: In a food processor, blend the avocado, maple syrup, vanilla, and espresso powder until completely smooth and no green flecks remain.
  • Add melted chocolate: Pour in the melted dark chocolate and blend again until creamy.
  • Whisk the eggs: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs for about 2 minutes until slightly frothy. Stir the eggs into the chocolate avocado mixture until fully incorporated.
  • Add dry ingredients: Stir in the cocoa powder, almond flour, and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until just set in the center. Do not overbake.
  • Cool: Allow brownies to cool completely before frosting.

Make the Chocolate Fudge Frosting

  • Melt: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt together the maple syrup, coconut oil, and chopped dark chocolate until smooth.
  • Finish: Remove from heat and whisk in the cocoa powder and a pinch of salt until glossy and smooth.
  • Frost and chill: Let the frosting cool for 5 to 10 minutes, then spread evenly over cooled brownies. Refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes until set.
  • Slice and serve: Cut into squares and serve at room temperature.