In light of Cinco de Mayo I had to add a little spice (my favourite). But… no Franks Red Hot this time (sigh). Cayenne or chipotle pepper are what you want to add here. Chipotle and/or cayenne adds a perfect back note of heat that comes on slowly. After you take your first bite and swallow… thats when it will hit you. Much like coffee, spice really helps to bring out the flavour of chocolate. Feel free to leave this ingredient out, but for Cinco de Mayo… I think you need to have a little in there.
I know you guys are all going to fall in love these brownies. Whether you make them for Cinco de Mayo or just for a special chocolatey treat, you really don’t need to feel any guilt here. After you have this once, you will feel no need to ever eat those boring ol’ refined filled brownies AGAIN! Magnesium, fiber, protein and essentials vitamins make these brownies superfood powerhouses! Wooohoo! Hope you all have a wonderful holiday!
ps. Giving advance warning that the batter is beyond addictive. There is raw egg in it so don’t eat a lot. (Even though I did.. whoops)
• 2 very ripe avocados
• 1/2 cup cacao
• 1/2 cup mexican chocolate or 70% chocolate (I like Purelife allergy friendly variety)
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 3 eggs
• 1 tbsp flax
• 3 tbsp almond milk
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp sea or himalayan salt
• 1 tsp gluten free baking powder
• 1/2 tsp chipotle or cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 1/2 tsp paprika (for garnish,can omit)
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Using an electric mixer (I did it by hand, but if you don’t want to get too tired use a mixer), whip the eggs, flax, almond milk and the maple syrup until fluffy.
2. Melt the chocolate chips using a double boiler or in a microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between (chocolate can burn easily).
3. With the mixer on low, add the melted chocolate and cacao.
4. Using a spatula, mix in the almond meal, baking powder, salt, cayenne and vanilla extract.
5. Using a blender or food processor, mix avocado until very smooth.
6. Fold the avocado into the batter.
7. Pour into an 8×8 parchment lined baking pan for 35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
8. Sprinkle paprika for garnish (can omit this step).
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I already like all your stuff on instagram cuz its fkn awesome but I just wanted to give you a shoutout on your actual blog since my sister has one and its always fun times to get a comment! Kudos to you girl the whole site is clean and simple just like your recipes -love it!
Thank you so much Arielle! Means so much to me!!
Hi! This looks yummy! Do you think I could substitute the maple syrup with stevia? Thx :)
I don't see why not, it may effect the moisture of the brownie however. Try adding a tbsp of coconut oil as well. Let me know how it goes!
Hi Jen. Fab recipe. If you could make your recipes more printer friendly that would be great!
Im working on it! xx
Wow!
Wondering if these would work with rye flour instead of almond?
Looking forward to trying these!!
I think it would be great! The flour might be more absorbent however so you might need to add a little more moisture (apple sauce, coconut oil) should do the trick! Let me know how it goes!
Great thanks! Do you think it would also be possible to use rice malt syrup instead of maple?
worth a try! :) Should be fine.