Vegan Chewy, Fudge Avocado Walnut Brownies
These Vegan Chewy, Fudge Avocado Walnut Brownies are the perfect sweet treat that is full of chocolatey goodness! You'll be surprised that it's made from completely vegan ingredients, little chunks of crunch from the tucked away walnuts, and chewiness/fudge from the creamy avocado. It’s definitely a killer sweet treat to add to your list of must-bakes!
Calories: 5536kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups organic all-purpose flour
- ½ cup pure cane sugar
- 1 large hass avocado, peeled + pitted
- ½ cup coconut oil, melted
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup organic pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Toppings:
- handful of finely chopped walnuts
- ½ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1-2 Tbsps coconut milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and add parchment paper to a 8x8 square baking pan (Remember, metal pans are best!).
- In a medium bowl, add avocado and using a pastry blenders, cut and puree it until fully broken down. **NOTE: if you don't have a pastry blender, using a food processor or blender works too!.**
- In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, combine maple syrup, coconut oil, pure cane sugar, vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour until well incorporated (It should look like "wet sand"). Then turn the mixer on low and slowly add cocoa powder, pureed avocado, sea salt, and baking soda and continue to mix until well combined.
- Using a rubber spatula (much easier to work with), stir in the vegan chocolate chips and chopped walnuts until fully incorporated.
- Next---pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes or until center is fully done. You can always insert a knife or toothpick to test. **NOTE: It should only leave a tiny bit of chocolate on either utensil used to test.**
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10-15 minutes before removing brownie square from pan and letting it continue to cool.
- In the meantime, add remaining chocolate chips and 1-2 Tbsps of coconut milk to a small pot on low heat and stirring as they melt. Also, finely chopped a handful of walnuts and set aside.
- Once fully cooled, cut brownies into squares, brush melted chocolate atop brownies, and sprinkle with chopped walnuts, optional.
- Bon appetit!
Notes
Storage: Keep brownies in a tightly sealed container for up to 3 days. Best when refrigerated.
Nutrition
Calories: 5536kcal | Carbohydrates: 637g | Protein: 69g | Fat: 324g | Saturated Fat: 183g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 39g | Monounsaturated Fat: 75g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 3502mg | Potassium: 4570mg | Fiber: 68g | Sugar: 331g | Vitamin A: 488IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 576mg | Iron: 44mg