Vegan brownies with a rich chocolate lava center and secret superfoods like avocado and chia seeds. These indulgent treats combine 70%+ dark chocolate, coconut oil, and maple syrup for a moist, fudgy texture. Perfect for health-conscious dessert lovers.
Dark Chocolate (70%+) 235g (1 1/2 cups chopped, softened for depth)
Avocados 2 medium, pitted (240g puree)
Coconut Oil 85g (1/3 cup melted, unrefined)
Maple Syrup 85g (1/3 cup)
Almond Flour 60g (1/2 cup light)
Whole Oats 45g (1/2 cup old-fashioned, pulsed into fine crumbs)
Baking Powder 2g (1/2 teaspoon, optional for lift)
Sea Salt 3g (1/2 teaspoon for balance)
Cocoa Powder 25g (1/4 cup unsweetened)
Vanilla Extract 10mL (2 tablespoons liquor-free)
Chia Seeds 15g (2 tablespoons as a superfood secret)
Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F
Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper
Combine almond flour, pulsed oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt in a food processor
In a separate bowl, blend avocado, softened dark chocolate, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract
Mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined (no overmixing)
Transfer batter into prepared pan and smooth the surface
Bake for 23-25 minutes
Immediately turn off oven, leave brownies to rest 15-20 minutes for lava center formation
For pulsed oats, use an old-fashioned blender to finely crush them
Adjust maple syrup slightly to control sweetness
Cool completely before cutting for even lava centers
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days