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
Laura says
These are hands down the best brownies ever, paleo or not. 1000% recommend making!!!
Cristina says
ahh thank you Laura!!!
Diana par-Due says
I made these and used honey (it was somewhat crystalized) and they turned out perfect! My kids loved them.
Chantall says
the most amazing and “good for you” brownies ever! I’ve mad this recipe sp many times and can’t believe how easy to make and delicious it is.
ColleeN says
Our go to dessert!! Every time i make it, its just as good as the First time if not better. Sooo simple and even more Deliciois. I like to undercook mine a bit then put them in the frisge for maximum gooeyness ?
Jen says
So easy just putting everything into a blender. Lightly sweet. Delicious!
Jj says
I made them and they were awesome!!
Cristina says
ahh thank you!
Suzanne says
This recipe is s staple in my house. Yummy delicious!
Cristina says
Yeayyy Suzanne!
Sarah says
Love these!!! I make a pan about every three days.. soo easy and delicious, i love knowing i can eat these completly guilt frEe❤️ Plus a great way to use an overipe avo!
Cristina says
Yes! Avo saver recipe for sure!
Deb says
I seriously love these!!!! They are fool proof!! And are actually so good that I’m currently on RESTRICTION from them because i cannot stay out of them!! So delish!!???
Cristina says
ahhh I know what you mean!!
cat says
I’ve made these brownies probably 4 times and definitely don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. these are amazing. i just ate one actually. i love christina’s recipes and this one does not disappoint!
Cristina says
thanks so much Cat!
Amy says
Excellent flavoR…..great healthy alternativE
Nurtional facts surprised me tho. Full day of keto carbs in one piece with no flour or “sUgar”? DOesnt seem right. Perhaps worth every bite
Cristina says
Hey so the macros are for 1/4 of the recipe, which means the whole pan only cut into 4 large pieces, feel free to cut the recipe into 8 small squares 🙂 I also don’t subtract the sugar alcohols… which most blogs do when they share the macros for keto sweeteners. So if you track NET carbs you can subtract them and they will actually be REALLY low in net carb.s
Liz says
Hi. I was wondering if you can add unflavored fiber and mct oil to the brownies. I’m excited to try them!
Cristina says
Adding MCT oil will make it too greasy, but you could replace some of the ghee or butter with some mct but not all of time. Adding a tbsp of fiber will be ok, make them more cakey.
Rebekah withey says
These brownies are life changing! I needed something to get me through cravings when i first started my keto journey and these came theough like champs!!! Even my non keto family meMbers and my kids…yes! My kids!…love them. Make them all the time 🙂
Cristina says
MY kid loves them too! Win!
Gwen says
Yum! Made these and subbed honey for the stevia. Da bomb!!!! Cristina has the best recipes! Make these!!!!
Cristina says
awww thanks babe!!!
Wade says
Made them for class and everyone loved them! So soft and delicious
Cristina says
yeayyy thank you Wade!!!
Wanda says
Christina all the recipes i have made ffom your blog anf site, i rate a BIG 5. You are the creme de la creme .
Lacy says
Deliciously delicious!