These Flourless Avocado Brownies are keto and paleo friendly! Made with wholesome ingredients, this blender (or food processor) batter comes together in minutes. This recipe is also Vegan friendly! See notes.
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About The Recipe
In the recipe, I say 1 Hass avocado. I use a whole one, I consider these medium-sized, about the size of my fist. If you have massive (I’m looking at you Florida) avocados, use half of one, or your best judgment.
The sweetener…. again, I just like to repeat this so I don’t get yelled at. I am currently on the Lakanto train because it’s working for me. Use what works for you, be that coconut palm sugar or cane sugar. It’s your body loves. You know it best.
Ingredients
These flourless brownies are made up of nut or seed butter and avocado. This is what makes the batter. You can’t skip either ingredient. Then if course cacao powder to make it chocolatey. Your sweetener of choice and the usual things like eggs, vanilla, baking soda, and love! Don’t skip the chocolate chips on top either.
- For the fat, I recommend lard or coconut oil to keep them dairy-free, but butter works too.
- My nut butter of choice are unsweetened, unsalted almond butter or cashew butter (or sunflower seed butter for nut-free)
- I find that Lakanto (erythritol+ monk fruit) works best for this recipe!
- You can use cocoa but I prefer cacao powder
- This is vanilla extract I use.
- For egg-free, sub the eggs with Bobs Red Mill Egg Replacer
Frequently Asked Questions for My Famous Avocado Brownies!
Make sure your avocado is medium-large and ripe!. When you scoop it out, measure it in a measuring cup. 3/4 -1 cup of avocado gently pressed down.
You over-mixed it. DO NOT OVER MIX! This will result in cakey brownies. If you need to stop the blender or food processor and continue mixing/mashing the avocado by hand to get it to fully incorporate.
Or seed butter, YES. No Coconut butter won’t work, and you can’t replace it with ghee or regular butter. Don’t skimp on the nut or seed butter.
Yes! My palate isn’t used to really sweet stuff anymore. If you still eat “regular” sweets then you’ll probably want to add more sweetener. About 2 tbsp more.
These bake best in a metal loaf pan.
Yes, but I like them better with it in.
You can, but why? It’s so much better with it. I like using an 85% dark cacao bar that melts into a mess on top. Takes these avocado brownies to the next level.
Thank You!
Thank you! All of you who make and share this recipe! I love seeing your posts on Instagram! Yeay Team Flourless Avocado Brownies. This recipe, my first viral one, even made it into my book: Made Whole! If you want a more traditional brownie experience check out my KETO FUDGE BROWNIE (dairy and nut-free).
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Flourless Avocado Brownies
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Keto
Description
Fudgy keto flourless brownies! READ FAQs before making these!
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs (or Bob’s Red Mill Egg Replacer)
- 1 medium, ripe, hass avocado (3/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup melted ghee (lard, coconut oil, or butter substitute)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened, unsalted almond butter, cashew butter (or sunflower seed butter for nut-free)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup Lakanto or preferred granulated sweetener
- 1/3 cup cacao powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons gelatin (optional, makes them chewy)
- 1/2 cup low-carb chocolate chips or chopped-up chocolate
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F.
- Line a small baking dish, like a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of your food processor combine the avocado, eggs, fat and nut butter and blend until smooth. Then add the remaining ingredients.
- Blend on medium, low power until just smooth. No more than 30 seconds. If you overmix the batter they will be cakey. You can use a spatula to scrape down the mix and then fold it together, mashing up any chunks of avocado left.
- Use the spatula to transfer the batter to the baking dish and smooth it out evenly.
- Top with fun things. I’m partial to chocolate chips!
- Bake for 25 minutes. Until the edges begin to separate from the sides.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for 15 minutes before handling.
- Pick it up, carefully, by the parchment paper and set it on a cutting board.
- Cut into 8 squares! Enjoy! Store leftovers in Tupperware in the fridge for up to a week.
Recipe Notes:
- Don’t over-mix.
- Don’t skimp on the nut or seed butter.
- If you’re not using Lakanto, you might want to add 1-2 tbsp more sweetener.
- For the egg free version, just mix up the egg replacer first and add to food processor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: (alcohols) 4.5g
- Fat: 13.8g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1.73
- Protein: 3.9g
Jazz says
Everything I ever wanted in a brownie and YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL.
Cristina says
xxoo
Jeana says
These brownies are soooo good and even better that they’re low-guilt!
Seriously can’t praise them enough and the ingredients aren’t too exotic (ie. can find in the grocery store without having to specialty order online). I like eating them with some cool whip!
Thank you!
Cristina says
wonderful! Thank you!
Heather says
Hi!! Are you reporting net carbs for the recipe or total carbs?
Thanks! Can’t wait to try these!!
Cristina says
If you look at ALL the macros, on sugars it says (alcohols)… so the carb count is total carb count, but the sugar (alcohols) are listed so you can calculate net carbs too
Rose says
OMG, the very best and sooo easy to make. Will be a weekly treat. ?
Kristin Gaudet says
Do you think I could sub the 2 eggs for just egg whites?
Cristina says
I’ve never tried that. It could affect the texture
Tommie says
These are the most delicious and healthy alternative to brownies. I make them in a mini cupcake pan so that I can get more than 8 servings and they make for a great snack for an after lunch or dinner craving, which that craving ends up being after every meal. I was really looking for a sweet tooth alternative while doing keto that wasn’t fake tasting and these definitely meet that need. I am sharing them with everyone I come in contact with, at work, at home, to family, on social media, whoever is willing to listen haha. Thank you so much for sharing!
Cristina says
Thank you sooo much Tommie!!!
Susie Peters says
Is there seriously 10 carbs per square?
Cristina says
Susie, yes, they are 10 total carbs per square. Most keto goods out there don’t count the sugar alcohols. If you were to deduct the sugar alcohols and the fiber, these brownies are 3.8 net carbs per serving.
Jene says
These got a thumbs up from my 18-year-old twins. I was looking for a healthy alternative since she’s GF and he’s not, and they both said I should make them again. Thanks for the recipe!
Cristina says
yeayy thnx so much! thats great
Tanya says
OMG! This is amazing! I’ve been doh g keto on and off (mostly on) for a year now and this is the best choc treat i’ve ever done! Thank you. I will be trying more of your recipes. ?
Cristina says
ahhh thank you so much!
Sanchia says
I made these in a loaf pan and it has cooked into the shape that resembles a banana break or bread loaf. Should I have used a “flat” pan instead?
ps. they are still delicious and I love the recipe – thank you!
Karen Hayes says
This is my second time making and batch #2 is in the oven now. Because I was a little heavy handed on the almond butter, I had to increase the cooking time to 45 minutes. The gelatin added a pleasing texture for me. Thanks so much for sharing. These brownies are a real treat!
Carolyn says
Yum! Made these and sprinkled a wee bit of smoked flaked salt on top as they cooled. So delicious!!! Thank you so much for sharing all your incredible hard work so that we may also heal our bodies!!!
LANETTE HENDRICKSON says
Best flourless recipe EVER – so easy – so delicious – this is a no brainer healthy substitute! LOVE THEM!
Cristina says
Thank you so much for coming by to drop a comment
Shellie says
Hello Christina I don’t have a blender nor foodprosser can I still make these brownies the old fashion way with a large bowl and a big spoon
Cristina says
Yup just mash the heck out of it with a whisk
Kenzie says
Can I use collagen powder in replacement for gelatin?
Cristina says
adding collagen won’t give chew, gelatin gels, collagen is water-soluble. But it still has health benefits
Julie says
Made these today and forgot to put in the Lakento. EVEN had it measured out! Still tasted great with some whipped cream on top!
Cristina says
that has totally happened to me too