Key Information
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 12 brownies
- Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
- Dietary: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
Equipment Needed
- 8×8-inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Food processor or high-powered blender
- Double boiler (or microwave-safe bowl)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe avocados (about 300g), pitted
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (48g) almond flour
- 1/3 cup (65g) monk fruit sweetener
- 1/4 cup (45g) sugar-free chocolate chips
- 1/4 tsp salt
Method
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt butter and chocolate chips using double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals.
- In food processor, blend avocados until completely smooth – no chunks should remain.
- Add eggs and vanilla to avocados. Blend until silky.
- Pour in melted chocolate mixture. Pulse until combined.
- Add all dry ingredients. Blend just until mixed – don’t overprocess.
- Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing top with spatula.
- Bake 20-25 minutes until edges are set but center slightly jiggles.
- Cool completely (at least 1 hour) before cutting.
Crucial Tips
- Use very ripe avocados for best texture
- Blend avocados thoroughly – any chunks will ruin the texture
- Don’t overbake – brownies should be fudgy
- Room temperature eggs prevent butter from solidifying
Storage & Variations
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 5 days
- Freeze up to 3 months (wrap individually)
Common Mistakes
- Using unripe avocados
- Overbaking (leads to dry brownies)
- Not blending thoroughly
- Skipping the cooling time
Variations
- Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Mix in 1 tsp espresso powder
- Top with sugar-free chocolate ganache
- Use coconut oil instead of butter for dairy-free version
Nutrition Information
Per Serving (1 brownie):
- Calories: 165
- Net Carbs: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 15g
These brownies will satisfy your chocolate cravings while keeping you in ketosis. The avocado creates an incredibly fudgy texture without any strange taste – I promise no one will guess the secret ingredient!
