This easy chocolate brownie recipe is made with the goodness of avocado and is the perfect bite-sized treat. This recipe is perfect for afternoon tea, kids parties and a sneaky after dinner treat.
Avocado Brownies
Ingredients
2 x 250g avocados, halved and deseeded
2 tbs lemon juice
200g dark chocolate, chopped
1 1/2 cups caster sugar
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup cocoa powder, sifted
3/4 cup plain flour, sifted
1/4 tsp baking powder
Icing sugar, for dusting
Method
Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced
Grease and line a 20cm square cake pan with baking paper
Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir until smooth
Scoop avocado flesh into a large bowl and add lemon juice
Using a stick blender, blend avocado until smooth (it is important to not have any lumps)
Add sugar, eggs, cocoa, flour, baking powder and chocolate to avocados. Mix until well combined
Pour mixture into prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until just set. Allow brownie to cool completely in pan
Ice-Cream
Ingredients
1 litre vanilla ice cream
1 just-ripe avocado, halved and deseeded
1 tbs lemon juice
Method
Place ice-cream into a bowl and stand at room temperature until just softened
Scoop avocado flesh into a bowl; add lemon juice and mash until almost smooth
Stir avocado through ice-cream until just combined
