Heart Healthy Recipe – Avocado Brownies

Brownies are nearly a staple food group. They are so delicious! But they are also extremely unhealthy… or at least they were, until we came across this equally as delicious brownie alternative that will have the kids and the adults asking if they can lick the pan!

Prep time : 10 mins

Cook time: 25 mins

Serves: 16 brownies

Ingredients

•           1 large avocado

•           1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

•           1/2 cup maple syrup

•           1 tsp vanilla extract

•           3 large eggs

•           1/2 cup coconut flour

•           1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

•           1/4 tsp sea salt

•           1 tsp baking soda

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a blender or food processor combine avocado, applesauce, maple syrup and vanilla.*
3. Add these ingredients to a large bowl and whisk in eggs.
4. Add in coconut flour, cocoa powder, sea salt and baking soda and stir until well-combined.
5. Grease an 8 x 8 inch baking dish with coconut oil and add batter.
6. Place in oven to bake for 25 minutes (slightly less for fudgier brownies or slightly longer for more cake-like brownies).
7. Allow to cool for 20 minutes before cutting into 16 brownies.
8. Keep them on the counter in an airtight container at room-temperature for up to 2 days or for a longer shelf-life store in the fridge or freezer.

Why Is This Brownie Recipe Good for You?

Our friends over at well-being secrets wrote an amazing all-encompassing article on the health benefits of coconut oil. While we use coconut flour in this article there is also room for some adjustments to include even more coconut oil into your recipe. Check it out!

Looking for other ways to improve your kids’ health aside from secretly healthy sweets? Learn how to teach your kids to eat healthier and live a more active lifestyle! Taking action now will help raise healthy children who will become healthy adults! Find out exactly how to boost their health here!