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Sweet Potato Avocado Brownies

Dense, ultra-creamy brownies using mashed avocado instead of most of the butter.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 12 brownies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup mashed sweet potato
  • 1/2 cup mashed avocado
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F and line an 8x8 pan with parchment.
  2. Blend the sweet potato, avocado, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until completely smooth.
  3. Stir in the flour, cocoa, and baking soda just until combined.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips and spread the batter evenly.
  5. Bake 26 to 30 minutes until set, then cool before slicing.

Notes

Use a very ripe avocado so it blends in without any green streaks.