HEALTHY AVOCADO CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

I'm a brownie gal through and through! They're my ultimate favourite sweet treat and I've been determined to develop a delicious, healthy version for some time! 

These indulgent little bites are completely free from gluten, dairy and refined sugar. I've substituted butter which is a common ingredient found in brownies, for avocado which creates a really creamy, gooey texture! 

Avocados also have a number wonderful health benefits, which makes these brownies even more enjoyable!

I hope you love them! 


Ingredients:

2 avocados 

5 medjool dates

3 eggs 

1/2 cup of cacao powder

1/2 cup of brown rice flour

1/2 cup of coconut sugar 

1/4 cup of chocolate chips - unsweetened 

1/2 cup of walnuts - roughly chopped 

1 tbsp coconut oil

1 tsp baking powder

Pinch of salt 

Frosting:

5 medjool dates

1 tbsp peanut butter

1 tbsp vanilla powder / essence 

Sprinkle of flaked almonds 

Method:

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.

Add the avocados, dates, cacao powder, coconut sugar and coconut oil into a food processor and blitz until smooth. 

Next, add in the brown rice flour, baking powder, salt and eggs and lightly pulse until the eggs are combined (you don't want to over beat them).

Once blended, fold in the walnuts and chocolate chips with a spoon and transfer the mixture into a lined baking tray. I used an 8 x 8 tin. Pop in the oven for 10 - 15 minutes. 

Whilst the brownies are cooking, make the frosting by blending the dates, peanut butter and vanilla into a blender / food processor and blend until smooth.

Once cooked, remove the brownies from the oven and pour the date frosting over the top, finish by sprinkling with flaked almonds and allow to cool. 

Once cooled, slice up and enjoy!