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Fudgy Vegan Beetroot Brownies with Avocado Chocolate Frosting

Incredibly rich and fudgy vegan brownies made with beetroots and topped with creamy avocado chocolate frosting, perfect for healthy indulgence.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Healthy, Vegan
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownies
  • 2 medium beetroots cooked and peeled
  • 0.5 cup coconut oil melted
  • 0.5 cup maple syrup
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
  • 0.33 cup almond milk
Avocado Chocolate Frosting
  • 2 ripe avocados pitted and peeled
  • 0.33 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.25 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2-3 tbsp almond milk as needed

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Offset spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Cook beetroots by boiling whole for 45-60 minutes until tender, then cool, peel, and chop.
  3. Blend cooked beetroots in food processor until completely smooth and pureed.
  4. Combine beetroot puree, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, brown sugar, and vanilla in large bowl.
  5. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in separate bowl.
  6. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients, alternating with almond milk until just combined.
  7. Fold in chocolate chips, pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake 28-32 minutes until toothpick comes out with few moist crumbs. Cool completely.
  9. For frosting, blend all frosting ingredients in food processor until smooth and creamy.
  10. Spread frosting over cooled brownies and refrigerate 30 minutes before cutting into squares.

Notes

Store in refrigerator up to 5 days. Can freeze brownies without frosting for up to 3 months. Serve at room temperature for best texture and flavor.