Avocado Brownies with Avocado Matcha Glaze

Fudgy avocado brownies that are lightened up with creamy California Avocados in place of butter. They’re topped with a sweet, aromatic California Avocado matcha glaze for a bite that hits all the senses.


SERVINGS

8

PREP TIME

20 min

COOK TIME

30 min

Ingredients

  • 1
    ripe California Avocado, peeled and seeded
  • 3/4
    cup sugar
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1
    teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4
    oz. dark chocolate, melted and cooled
  • 1/2
    cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4
    cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2
    teaspoon kosher salt

For the Avocado Matcha Glaze:

  • 1/2
    ripe California Avocado, peeled and seeded
  • 1
    tablespoon honey
  • 1
    teaspoon matcha powder
  • 1
    cup powdered sugar

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 350 F. Line an 8×8 baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a food processor add 1 avocado and blend until creamy and smooth. Once smooth, add granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract and melted chocolate into the processor until combined.

  3. 3

    In a medium bowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder and salt. Add the chocolate avocado mixture to the flour and fold until just combined, do not over mix.

  4. 4

    Evenly spread the batter mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes or until the center is set. Remove from oven, let cool and cut.

  5. 5

    To make the Avocado Matcha Glaze: Blend the avocado in a food processor until smooth.

  6. 6

    Add in honey, matcha powder and powdered sugar and blend until smooth.

  7. 7

    Transfer to a sandwich-sized plastic bag, snip the end and drizzle the matcha glaze over the tops of cooled California Avocado Brownies.

Tip: Store leftover brownies in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.


Recipe provided by California Avocado Commission