Gluten-Free Fudgy Chocolate Avocado Bread

This moist and fudgy Gluten-Free Fudgy Chocolate Avocado Bread has a memorable hint of spice and rich avocado flavor. It’s also gluten-free due to the use of almond flour.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe Hass Avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and mashed*
• 2 cups almond flour
• 1/3 cup cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 eggs

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8 x 4 inch loaf pan.
2. In a small bowl combine almond flour, cocoa, salt, cardamom, baking soda and baking powder; set aside.
3. Fold dry ingredients into avocado mixture until blended; remove to prepared pan.
4. Bake for 55 minutes; cool.
5. Cut with a sharp serrated knife for best results.

Serves: 10 | Prep: 15 min | Bake: 55 min

Notes

* Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Serving Suggestion: Top with a dollop of whipped cream for a decadent treat.

Nutrition

Per serving: Calories 250; Total Fat 15g (Sat 2g, Trans 0g, Poly 3g, Mono 10g); Cholesterol 37mg; Sodium 214mg; Potassium 350mg; Total Carbohydrates 25g; Dietary Fiber 5g; Sugars 17g; Protein 7g; Vitamin A 88 IU; Vitamin C 2 mg; Calcium 88 mg; Iron 2mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 36mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 2%; Vitamin C 3%; Calcium 9%; Iron 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Attribution

Recipe and photo courtesy of: Hass Avocado Commission

Photo credit: Almond Board of California