Chocolate Avocado Brownies

I know what you're thinking...the words avocado and chocolate should never appear in the same sentence, let alone the same recipe. Believe me, I thought the same thing! But yesterday my avocado decided it was time for peak ripeness, and I just didn't feel like eating it with my lunch (blasphemy, I know). So a quick Pinterest search revealed this recipe, and my "problem" (of not wanting my ripe avocado to go to waste) was solved!

Don't let the healthy ingredient list turn you away. One bite of these unconventional brownies will have you asking for seconds as the rich chocolate flavor and smooth texture melt in your mouth!

Clearly I was so anxious to satisfy my sweet tooth that I forgot to take a picture first!

Chocolate Avocado Brownies
Yield: 8x8 pan

Ingredients
3/4 cup almond flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and mashed smooth
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 8x8 pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In small bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In medium bowl, whisk together egg, avocado, butter, vanilla, and maple syrup; mix well until smooth. Gradually add flour mixture to avocado mixture; blend well. Gently fold in chocolate chips and pour into prepared pan.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
4. Allow to cool completely before cutting.
5. Store refrigerated in airtight container.

Recipe adapted from Skinny Ms.