Puzzled by the title? “Dark Mocha Avocado Brownies”? Seriously, what kind of dessert is this?
The avocado may be something that would sound intriguing, but then again…. avocado in a dessert?
A touch of avocado in place of some of the butter can change the entire texture of the dessert. The avocado in this brownie will make it moist, dense, and beautifully decadent, while doing nothing to take away from the mocha-cocoa flavors.
When making brownies, I used this recipe for mocha, dark chocolate brownies because it makes the moistest, darkest brownie I’ve ever had. But this time I decided to change it up, and “healthify” the recipe by replacing half the butter with avocado. The brownie recipe has now reached perfection.
Dark Mocha Avocado Brownies
- 5 oz Dark Chocolate (at least 75%)
- 3 tbsp. Butter
- 1/3 a medium Avocado
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 tsp. Vanilla
- 1/2 tbsp. Espresso Powder or Instant Coffee Granules
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/4 tsp. Salt
- Powdered Sugar (for dusting)
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Over very low heat, melt 3 ounces of chocolate with the butter. Stir constantly to keep chocolate from burning.
Once chocolate is melted, take it off the stove. Thinly slice or mash the avocado and add it to the chocolate, along with the sugar, vanilla, and espresso powder.
Whisk in the two eggs.
Mix in the flour and salt.
Roughly chop the remaining 2 ounces of chocolate into chunks. Give them a coating of flour by tossing the chunks in 1 tbsp. of flour. Add the chunks to the brownie batter and stir.
Grease a round pan with a 10″ diameter, or a square 8″ X 8″ pan, with cooking spray or butter. Pour the batter in the pan.
Bake for 13-16 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center will come out clean. Pay special attention to NOT over bake.
Those look so good! I had to share your recipe on my blog…
http://yogawithpaul.wordpress.com/2013/12/23/christmas-treats-dark-mocha-avocado-brownies/
Thank you so much for sharing my recipe! I am honored! I really appreciated the nice comments you made about my blog and me (and the masterchef part). I am glad my avocado brownie recipe provided some nice avocado inspiration.
-Ben
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Hi Ben,
I am not sure if you got Leslie’s comments already, but I made your brownie yesterday for my Mom’s birthday dessert, and she loved it! This is no small thing, because she loves her chocolate (where I get my chocolate tooth I am sure), so thanks! Hope you are enjoying Italy.
Sandy
Hi Sandy!
I was excited to hear that you wanted to try out the brownie recipe, so I’ve been looking forward to finding out how it went. I’m so glad your Mother liked the brownies! They really are quite good, especially for chocolate lovers. Italy is great, and I am collecting good stories and learning many new things. Say hello to all the Dickersons for me!
-Ben
Ben, we just finished our first foray with this brownie recipe. Avocado?! Are your crazy? Well, let me tell you, we loved them! Served them for Sandy’s Mother’s birthday dinner and we are still talking about them. Inspired. A keeper.
Hi Leslie!
I’m so glad the brownies worked out! I just replied to Mr. Dickerson’s comment, so I can tell that they were a hit by the way I received multiple “thumbs up”. I hope all is well back in Virginia! Hope to have another dinner together sometime soon!
-Ben
Mmmmm may have to try this as planning to make something for a friends birthday.
That would work perfectly! The brownies won’t disappoint!
Thanks!
-Ben
Made them while no one was watching (the avocado needs to be experienced, not seen) and they are a huge hit! Well done!
Thank you so much! I’m so glad!
Yeah, the avocado is definitely hidden in there. It’s not to be tasted, but only to change the texture.
Looks wonderful
Thanks,
Johnny