Dark Chocolate Avocado Spinach Brownies

Indulge guilt-free with these rich, dark chocolate avocado spinach brownies, blending health and taste for a stress-reducing treat.

Ingredients:

2 ripe avocados, mashed

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup almond flour

1/4 cup coconut oil, melted

1/2 cup honey or pure maple syrup

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (at least 70% cocoa)

 Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish with a little coconut oil or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a food processor, blend the mashed avocados, cocoa powder, almond flour, melted coconut oil, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Add the spinach to the food processor and blend until the mixture is uniform and the spinach is finely incorporated.
4. Transfer the mixture to a bowl (if not already in one) and stir in the baking soda, salt, and dark chocolate chips.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
7. Let the brownies cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before cutting into squares.

Nutritional Breakdown (per serving, if cut into 12 squares):

Calories: 220

Fat: 14g (Healthy fats from avocado and coconut oil)

Carbohydrates: 24g

Fiber: 6g

Sugar: 15g (Natural sugars from honey/maple syrup and dark chocolate)

Protein: 4g

These dark chocolate avocado spinach brownies are not just a treat to your taste buds but also pack a punch of antioxidants from dark chocolate, healthy fats from avocado and coconut oil, and vitamins from spinach, all contributing to stress reduction and overall health.