Fudgy Avocado Brownies

Total Time: 43 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 28 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 2 large ripe avocados (mashed well, about 1 1/8 cups)
• 8 ounces dark chocolate (melted)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 ounces dark chocolate (chopped)
• 1 large ripe avocado
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 -2 tablespoon grated chocolate (optional garnish)

Recipe

• 1 for brownies:.
• 2 preheat oven to 350f (325f for glass or dark pan). liberally spray a 9-inch square pan with non-stick spray.
• 3 in a large bowl, whisk mashed avocado and melted chocolate.
• 4 whisk in sugar until combined, then add in eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
• 5 add in flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt, mixing with a large spoon until just combined - do not over mix.
• 6 stir in oil until it's well distributed and batter is somewhat smooth. fold in chopped chocolate, then spread batter in pan.
• 7 bake for 28-32 minutes, or until middle is set. remove and let cool completely, then frost and top with grated chocolate if desired.
• 8 for frosting:.
• 9 add avocado to the bowl of an electric mixer and beat until mashed and creamy. add lemon juice.
• 10 with the mixer on low speed, add in vanilla then slowly add in powdered sugar, scraping down the sides if needed, until a smooth frosting forms. frost brownies once cooled.
• 11 note: placed brownies in the fridge (covered throughly with plastic wrap) to store. let them come to room temp to serve, or place them in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds before serving.