Healthy Whole Wheat Avocado Brownies {Tutorial}

One thing I love about avocado is that when you pair it with chocolate, it only makes the chocolate taste richer. When I made this pudding last week, I knew that there had to be another way I could pair chocolate with avocado. I mean, the combination is so powerful and tasty, so there’s got to be an additional manner in which I can prepare a dish using the two ingredients. Well, on a recent shopping trip, we bought six avocados to experiment with (and make pudding with). And luckily I found an amazing recipe that is super tasty and easy.

Healthy Whole Wheat Avocado Brownies | Natural ChowBrownies are my life. Well…not technically, but you get the point. I love brownies. And I know I’m not alone in this sad little boat of addiction eating brownies. I know you’ve got a weak spot for extra yummy, chocolatey goodies. So skip the guilt and eat a healthy delicious, moist divine brownie. Or three.

Healthy Whole Wheat Avocado Brownies | Natural Chow

First things first, preheat that oven of yours to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine the egg, avocado, and yogurt. Make sure that you have ripe avocados, otherwise you’ll end up with avocado chunks in your brownies. Also, scoop the avocado out of the peel before you dice it. 

Healthy Whole Wheat Avocado Brownies | Natural Chow

Using an immersion blender or a hand mixer, mix on high speed for about 1-2 minutes.

Healthy Whole Wheat Avocado Brownies | Natural Chow

Now add the vanilla extract and the sugar. The original recipe calls for stevia, but I didn’t have any on hand and I think the brownies still turned out just fine. Granted, I use unbleached pure cane sugar (Zulka Sugar). Mix again until combined.

Healthy Whole Wheat Avocado Brownies | Natural Chow

Now put the cocoa powder in a smaller bowl. This is the life of the brownies. This is what makes them brownies. Goodness, I can’t wait to eat them.

Healthy Whole Wheat Avocado Brownies | Natural Chow

Add the water to the cocoa powder. The consistency should be like icing. If it’s too thick, add water by the tablespoon.

Do not let your family think this is icing. They will consume it, there will be tears, and quite a mess on the floor. But you know, if you’re feeling kinda frisky, go at it. 

Healthy Whole Wheat Avocado Brownies | Natural Chow

Add the cocoa powder/water mixture to the avocado mixture. Mix well.

Healthy Whole Wheat Avocado Brownies | Natural Chow

Mmmm. Chocolatey goodness come to mama. But we’re not done quite yet. 

Healthy Whole Wheat Avocado Brownies | Natural Chow

Add the honey and the whole wheat flour to the bowl containing all the goodness. I use King Arthur unbleached white whole wheat flour but regular whole wheat flour will suffice.

Healthy Whole Wheat Avocado Brownies | Natural Chow

Mix it until it’s completely combined.

Healthy Whole Wheat Avocado Brownies | Natural Chow

Grease a 8 x 8 inch baking dish and add the batter to it. Spread the batter out evenly. (I used a 13 x 9 inch pan simply because I doubled the recipe.)

Healthy Whole Wheat Avocado Brownies | Natural Chow

Sprinkle the dark chocolate chips on top. Bake for 25 – 30 minutes. Once baked, place the pan in the freezer or the fridge for another 30 minutes to cool.

Healthy Whole Wheat Avocado Brownies | Natural Chow

And voila! You have yourself a delicious, and nutritious snack or dessert that even picky eaters will love.

Here’s the recipe:

Whole Wheat Avocado Brownies
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Yield: 9
 
A healthy and decadent chocolate brownie.
Ingredients
  • 1 medium avocado
  • 3 medium eggs
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ⅓ cup hot water
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup vanilla yogurt
  • ¼ cup unbleached pure cane sugar
  • ¼ cup organic honey
  • 3 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine the egg, avocado, and yogurt.
  2. Using an immersion blender or a hand mixer, mix on high speed for about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Now add the vanilla extract and the sugar. Mix again until combined.
  4. Now put the cocoa powder in a smaller bowl. Add the water to the cocoa powder. It should be runny like icing. If it’s too thick, add more water a tablespoon at a time.
  5. Add the cocoa powder/water mixture to the avocado mixture. Mix well.
  6. Add the honey and the whole wheat flour to the avocado mixture. Mix it until it’s completely combined.
  7. Grease a 8 x 8 inch baking dish and pour the batter into it. Make sure the batter is evenly spread.
  8. Sprinkle the dark chocolate chips on top. Bake for 25 – 30 minutes. Once baked, place the pan in the fridge for another 30 minutes to cool. Serve.
Notes
Make sure that you have ripe avocados, otherwise you’ll end up with avocado chunks in your brownies. Also, scoop the avocado out of the peel before you dice it.
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