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As I continue to explore my INNER VEGAN, I had yet to make a vegan dessert. Now I can no longer say that. These Vegan Chocolate Avocado Brownies are delicious and easy to make. Not only are they vegan, they are gluten free. I used brown rice flour to make them gluten free. They have great moistness which comes from the vanilla soy milk and the creamy avocado.
Vegan Chocolate Avocado Brownies
I do not want to say that you will be fooled into thinking these are “THE REAL THING”. But I want you to be assured that these are a wonderful alternative. I use avocado in a lot of recipes. I love avocados. My current go to breakfast is a banana avocado shake. I take one banana, one-half avocado, about one-quarter cup vanilla almond milk and mix it all in a blender. I think it takes like a milkshake. One day I am going to work with frozen bananas and turn this into a dessert. I want to know if you have ever tried to freeze and avocado and throw it in a blender? Does it work like a banana?
Making vegan and gluten free brownies is no different than making traditional brownies. Certain ingredients are substituted to make it vegan and gluten free. The brown rice flour in lieu of all-purpose flour makes them gluten free. Using the vanilla soy milk instead of milk, half and half or heavy cream keeps the recipe vegan. Don’t forget the avocado and bananas because that really add creaminess and moisture to the brownies.
The cast of characters.
Ingredients
The blender filled with the bananas, avocados and vanilla soy milk.
Bananas Avocados and Vanilla Soy Milk In Blender
Building the batter with the dry ingredients; then the wet ingredients and lastly, the vegan chips.
Dry Ingredients Mixed
Wet Ingredients Added
Vegan Chips Added
The batter poured into the baking dish, and then, baked.
Batter In Pan Pre-Bake
Baked in Pan
The gluten free and Vegan Chocolate Avocado Brownies plated.
Vegan Chocolate Avocado Brownies Plated
- Coconut oil or olive oil cooking spray, for the baking dish
- 3/4 cup gluten- free brown rice flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup vegan chocolate chips
- 1 cup Vanilla soy milk
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Lightly coat an 8-or 9-inch square baking dish with coconut oil spray and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the flour and cocoa powder and set aside.
- In a blender, combine the avocado, banana and Vanilla soy milk.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients mix well with a spatula.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, and, using the spatula, smooth the surface.
- Bake until the sides of the brownies are dry and pulling away from the pan, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
- Serve and enjoy!
Would never have thought to use avocados in baking like this, and they do look rather lovely!
Thank you. Avocados add a real creamy texture to desserts.
Your recipe sounds delicious Peter. I like using avocados in chocolate recipes especially for the kids who are not keen on avocados. This recipe is perfect.
I just tried it. You already knew how well they worked in desserts.
Aren’t avocados just the best! I’d never have thought about putting them in brownies! Genius! Thanks for sharing!
Emma, I too love avocados. There are so many different ways to eat them. This is the first time I have tried them in a dessert and that really works.
I have never tried avocado brownies and now I’m thinking I am seriously missing out on something absolutely fantastic. A great vegan-friendly treat.
It is certainly worth trying.
I never thought to put avocado into my brownies, but these look absolutely amazing! As soon as I move, I’m making these as our “welcome home” treat!
Good luck with the move.
This looks so yummy!!! I cant wait to try this recipe! And I love that it is gluten free!
For those that need gluten free, this is a must try,
I can’t believe you made a gluten free brownie. I wish I were closer to come and “borrow” a few 🙂 They look awesome Peter!
I thought of you when I made them. Have you tried a recipe like this one?
Yum! These look so dense and fudgy–just the way I like my brownies. I could eat the whole pan. I can’t believe they are vegan!
Yes to healthy brownies! Love how fudge they look!
Thank you very much.
My sister in law puts avocados in her brownies and they’re always so fudgy! These look amazing!
My wife says I use avocados in everything. She is probably right. Your sister-in-law is a smart lady.
I don’t know if avocado works, but I always put my overripe bananas in the freezer! Your brownies look great! I’ve never tried a gluten free/vegan brownie before, but I’m happy to be your taste tester!
I don’t know either but I am going to have to try. I hope I don’t break my blender.
Mmmmm. Where were these brownies when I was vegan in college!?. They look so good. I want to top one off with a scoop of rice dream ice cream and go to town. 😉
You are funny Tracy. If you are not vegan now, then you do not need rice ice cream. Just saying!
Wow, Peter I’m sitting here with a cup of tea and one of these amazing brownies would be perfect right now! Just fab!
I am sending a package special delivery right now Camilla.
What a great healthy option for a delicious looking dessert!
It is but still tastes pretty darn good.