Ingredients:

  • 1 large ripe avocado (approx. 200g), pitted and peeled
  • 0.5 cup (120ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 cup (65g) almond flour
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp sea salt
  • 0.5 cup (90g) dark chocolate chips (70% cocoa)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C. Note: This ensures the leavening agent activates immediately upon entry.
  2. Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.
  3. Puree 1 large avocado (200g) in a food processor until smooth and velvety.
  4. Whisk 120ml maple syrup, 1 egg, and 5ml vanilla into the puree until fully incorporated.
  5. Sift 45g cocoa powder, 65g almond flour, 0.5 tsp baking soda, and 0.25 tsp salt into a separate bowl.
  6. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet batter until no dry streaks remain.
  7. Stir in 90g dark chocolate chips gently.
  8. Spread the batter evenly into your prepared pan.
  9. Bake for 25 minutes until the edges are set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  10. Cool completely in the pan until the structure is firm enough to slice.