Avocado Fudge Brownies with Peanut Butter Ganache Topping

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Avocado Fudge Brownies with Peanut Butter Ganache Topping

Healthy brownies may seem like a myth but these Avocado Fudge Brownies with Peanut Butter Ganache topping are sweet, fudgy, and healthier than the classic.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 240kcal

Author: Aimee Mars

Ingredients

BROWNIES

4 ounces Dark Chocolate chopped
2 Avocados pitted and skin removed
3/4 cup Sugar
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
2 large Eggs
1/2 cup Cocoa Powder
1/2 cup Almond Meal
1/4 teaspoon Salt

PEANUT BUTTER GANACHE TOPPING

1/3 cup Maple Syrup
1/4 cup Coconut Oil
2 ounces Dark Chocolate chopped
2 tablespoons Peanut Butter
1/3 cup Cocoa Powder

Instructions

BROWNIES

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper, including the sides.
Melt 2 ounces of Dark Chocolate using a double boiler or the microwave, until smooth.
Place the Avocado, Sugar, and Almond Extract in a food processor or use an emersion blender to blend until ingredients are smooth. Pour in the melted chocolate and continue to blend until smooth. Next, add the eggs and blend again until well combined followed by adding the Cocoa Powder, Almond Meal, and Salt. Continue to pulse the ingredients until fully mixed. Stir in the remaining 2 ounces of Dark Chocolate.
Spread the brownie mixture into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool before frosting.

PEANUT BUTTER GANACHE TOPPING

In a small saucepan, melt the Maple Syrup, Coconut Oil, Dark Chocolate, and Peanut Butter. Once smooth remove from heat and stir in the Cocoa Powder as well as a pinch of salt.
Pour the mixture over the cooled brownies. At this time add any additional toppings you like (I melted chocolate and drizzled it on top as well as chopped an additional 2 ounces of chocolate. Place in the fridge to set for 30 minutes to an hour.

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