Healthy Avocado Brownies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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1 medium avocado (about 1/2 cup)
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1/2 cup cacao
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2 chia eggs (2 tablespoons chia seeds + 6 tablespoons water)
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1/2 cup coconut sugar
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1/4 cup ground flax
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1/2 cup almond butter
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Mix-ins and Toppings
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1/2 cup non-dairy chocolate chips
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Matcha almond butter for topping (optional)
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper. Make chia eggs by mixing 2 tablespoons chia seeds with 6 tablespoons water; let sit for 10 minutes to thicken.
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Add all ingredients except chocolate chips to a food processor. Blend for 2-3 minutes until well incorporated. The batter will be thick.
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Fold chocolate chips into the batter, then pour into prepared baking dish. Spread evenly.
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Top with matcha almond butter if desired. Create a swirl design using a toothpick.
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Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before cutting.
# Notes:
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Store brownies in the refrigerator for up to 5 days
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These brownies are gluten-free and dairy-free
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The avocado creates a fudgy, creamy texture