There are certain times in a woman’s life when all she wants is a big bite of something rich and chocolaty. You know the feeling. I have always been horrible at keeping track of my cycle, but I’m usually able to realize it’s on the way when I get that urge to find all the chocolate.

During that time of the month, I love indulging in a brownie (or three). What I’ve done though is make a better-for-you brownie using avocados.

Avocados are a great way to get some healthy fat in without sacrificing that flavor we all crave. Plus, the magnesium from the avocados helps with cramps!

Avocado Brownies

Name: Avocado Brownies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados, mashed; 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 eggs; 3/4 cup flour; 1/4 cup cocoa powder; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

2 ripe avocados, mashed
8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
3/4 cup flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 F.
Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl (or I used our food processor), mix avocados and melted chocolate until smooth and creamy.
Add in sugar and eggs. Mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Stir into chocolate avocado mixture until just combined.
Spread batter into prepared pan.
Bake about 30 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean.