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Beetroot Brownies with a Chocolate Avocado Frosting

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These fudgy beetroot brownies with chocolate avocado frosting are vegan, naturally sweetened, and topped with a creamy mousse-like frosting. A healthy indulgence that combines hidden veggies with rich chocolate flavor.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 16 brownies

Ingredients

Brownies:

1⅔ cups flour

1 cup coconut sugar

¼ cup cocoa powder

1 tbsp chia/flax seeds

¼ tsp baking powder

¼ tsp baking soda

Pinch salt

1 cup beetroot puree

¾ cup melted vegan chocolate

¼ cup neutral oil

3 tbsp dairy-free milk

1 tsp vanilla

Frosting:

1 avocado

¼ cup cocoa powder

4 Medjool dates

14 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

Mix dry and wet brownie ingredients separately, then combine.

Spread into lined pan and bake 15–20 minutes.

Cool completely.

Blend frosting ingredients until smooth.

Spread over brownies and cut into squares.

Notes

For beet puree, boil chopped beetroot until tender and blend smooth.

Store unfrosted brownies at room temp for 1–2 days; frosted brownies in fridge up to 5 days.

Freeze up to 1 month.

  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: baked
  • Diet: Vegan