Description
These rich, chewy almond flour brownies are completely gluten free and vegan, topped with a silky avocado cocoa frosting. A healthy dessert that doesn’t compromise on indulgence!
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water)
- 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
**Avocado Cocoa Frosting:**
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a small square baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk almond flour, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, salt, and baking soda.
3. Add the flax egg, applesauce, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
4. Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the top.
5. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the center is set. Cool completely.
6. While brownies bake, blend all frosting ingredients in a food processor until creamy.
7. Spread frosting over cooled brownies and refrigerate for 30 minutes before slicing.
8. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Store brownies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
You can add chopped walnuts or vegan chocolate chips for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: gluten free vegan dessert recipes, almond flour brownies, avocado frosting