These decadent chocolate raspberry brownies are gluten-free and grain-free, and have no added refined sugar. This is a guest recipe from one of the Happy Body Formula program experts Larina Robinson, a wholefood dietitian from The Body Dietetics. If you like this recipe, check out her cookbook Wholefood Entertaining.
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- 4 eggs
- 1 medium avocado
- 100 g almond butter
- ⅓-1/2 cup pure maple syrup (more will make them a bit fudgier)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 4 fresh medjool dates
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¾ cup fresh raspberries
- Line an 8×8 inch brownie pan with baking paper.
- Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius. In a bowl, combine all the wet ingredients with a hand mixer. Sift the dry ingredients into the wet and mix till smooth. Fold in the raspberries. Pour the mixture into the pan and bake for 20-25mins (my oven is an older model so takes a while longer to cook – it’s best to keep an eye on them around the 18-20 minute mark so they don’t overcook). They get fudgier over time so if you can resist, let them cool a little. They’re even better the next day!
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These look great! I was shocked when I saw some of the ingredients to make these brownies! I can’t wait to try them!
Of all brownie recipes this is the simplest! thank you very much!!
This recipe is so easy and delicious! I made these the other day and they’re so gooey and chocolatey! Avocado works great in this recipe
These brownies were very tasty! Although they were denser than regular brownies, the chocolate flavor was still prevalent. Loved this healthier and natural recipe for great brownies.
I love using avocado in my desserts and these brownies are great and moist. I don’t even tell people what they are made of, but the pan is gone quick!
This is the first time I have ever made homemade brownies, mine normally come from the box. This is a healthier version and my kids wanted more after they were all gone. I will double the batch next time!
A brownie recipe including avocados? That’s so different I had to try. I’m known for my homemade brownies and when I brought these in to the office, I had my coworkers asking me for the new recipe. Delicious and fudge all in one.
Avocado in desserts is always good choise. Delicious recipe!
It tastes divine! Never thought that avocado will complement well with chocolate and raspberries. Even with no added refined sugar, taste is just right!
These are going to be my staple gooey brownie recipe from now on. Absolutely delicious and one of my favorite brownie recipes! The raspberries add a little tartness, which makes a perfect combo with the brownie.
Great brownie recipe. My brother loves these