avocados & brownies

10/15/2012

Hmmm. Really? Those two together, eh? I know it sounds weird. I do. But just trust me on this. These brownies are soooooooo delicious. Not to mention their nutritional value. For me, nutritional value makes me love something that tastes good so much more. And that is also how I know I'm a health nut. Yes I know. Ahem, any who. So avocados, you cannot taste them in this recipe. Why are they there? They create that mousse like consistency. These brownies aren't firm like your typical soft brownie. It's more of a chocolate mouse on top with a nutty chocolate crust. So extremely good.

In conclusion... when your not feeling like turning on your oven to cook some brownies- now you know what you can make. Raw Avocado Brownies!

The recipe:

Recipe- Crust

1 cup almonds
1 cup dates
1/4 cup cacao powder

Icing

1 avocado
1/4 cup agave
1/4 cup cacao powder
2 T coconut oil
1 T vanilla extract
dash of salt
dash of cinnamon
[and a few pictures for guidance ;)]

You can also make this into a pie, if brownies aren't your cup of tea. ;)
I'll take this in whatever shape or form I can get it ;)

4 Comments

Kelly

10/16/2012 11:11:46 am

I object to the "mouse" consistency.....NOT vegan!!

Teehee!!

The Daily Kale link

10/16/2012 12:19:43 pm

Ahhhh Kelly. THANK YOU for catching that for me :s No meese were hurt in the process of this post. :) But no really, try the chocolate avocado mousse brownies ;)

Tonya

3/13/2013 07:54:07 am

I've tried it, used the raw cocoa powder, and it is delicious. So simple to make too. Without the nut crust it can just be chocolate pudding (chocolate mouse!), or roll into balls for bite sized. Does NOT taste like avocado and once it turns the color of chocolate you forget what it's made of. 100% healthy too.

Lynda link

8/25/2014 01:48:39 pm

Hi Krysten!

I tried your recipe today. (Tagged you in my Instagram, but will post to your facebook page later). It came out tasty but my crust didn't stick to the mousse very well. How did you get yours to bind altogether? I can't wait to try again to perfect this recipe! I shared it with my roommates and they loved it, couldn't believe it had avocado or that it was vegan! :)