Looking for healthy dessert recipes? Sink your teeth into these gluten-free avocado chocolate brownies with prunes. These moist prune brownies are dairy free and use no butter! You'll love these chocolate prune brownies.
Here's a heart-healthy recipe for American Heart Month! Wondering how to make brownies with cocoa powder that are gluten free? You'll love these gluten free avocado chocolate brownies with prunes. I can't wait to hear what you think of these super moist brownies!
When my boyfriend, Lawrence, recently started a gluten-free diet, I was met with a challenge. I'd never really delved into gluten-free baking before, and let's just say my first few experiments with baking and making brownies were ultimate flops. Lawrence was kind pretended to like them, though!
We got together with some friends this past weekend, and I was determined to bring the best homemade brownies. Of course, I wanted to make a dessert that was gluten free and healthy. Enter these avocado chocolate brownies with prunes! Making brownies with prunes reduces the need for added sugar while adding bone-helping minerals.
And this brownie recipe is without butter! Why? The avocados replace oil or butter while providing heart-healthy fats. I've really gotten into cooking with avocados recently. The walnuts add a lovely crunch and add filling fiber to these avocado chocolate brownies.
So next time you're looking for a good brownie recipe that's also gluten free, whip up these chocolate prune brownies! You just need a good gluten-free flour on hand.
This Heart Month or anytime, make these avocado chocolate brownies with prunes for someone you love! I can't wait to hear how your loved ones are enjoying these prune brownies. Here are some other healthy gluten-free recipes to enjoy:
- Avocado Deviled Eggs with Smoked Paprika
- Spiced Roasted Chickpeas
- Citrus Quinoa Salad with Prunes
- Vegan Chocolate Pudding
Enjoy these gluten-free avocado brownies!
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Ingredients:
1 cup diced pitted prunes
1/4 cup water, hot
2 avocados, ripe
1/2 cup coconut palm sugar
1/2 cup gluten-free baking flour (*I used Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten Free Baking Flour)
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 1/4 cups walnuts, chopped and divided
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Puree prunes and water in food processor until well combined. Add in avocado, sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, vanilla extract, and eggs; puree until smooth. Fold in 3/4 cups walnuts, and pour batter into a 8-by-8 nonstick baking tray. Top with remaining walnuts, and bake for 22-25 minutes, until set. Cool and refrigerate before serving. Makes 16 pieces.
Nutritional information per serving: Cal: 190 Fat: 11 g Sat fat: 1.5 g Pro: 4 g Carbs: 22 g Sugar: 10 g Fiber: 4 g Chol: 35 mg Sod: 65 mg
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