Gluten Free Chocolate Avocado Bread. That’s right, I said chocolate AND avocado! The creaminess of the avocado perfectly complements the chocolatey sweetness in the bread.
I’m focusing on a new green food today. Avocados! The healthy fat, or “good” fat foods.
Who else loves avocados? If you’re not familiar with all the health benefits of these babies, click here to get the skinny on avocados. Avocados are a super food and are everywhere. . salads, wraps, smoothies. . and baked goods?!
You betcha! I once made avocado brownies and today, gluten free chocolate avocado bread!
I’ve been eating a fair amount of almond butter and avocados lately. They are high in fat, but it’s the good fat and I probably wouldn’t be eating as much if I wasn’t exercising and running so much. So, remember, eat in moderation. I was aiming for healthier with this recipe so cut back on the sugar and used finely ground almond meal. I also used this triple cocoa blend, which is fabulous.
The avocados add a nice creaminess and this bread is so moist and rich! I did add brewed coffee, which seems to be my thing when baking anything with chocolate, and a 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips (would have used bitter sweet but didn’t have any) so I thought this gluten free chocolate avocado bread was fabulous.
So, why are we having gluten free chocolate avocado bread today?
Well, it’s TAX DAY and I’m finished with my taxes!!! Taxes are over!! Woot woot!!
Eat all the chocolate avocado bread!!!
Chocolate Avocado Bread
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup freshly brewed coffee medium roast*
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups finely ground almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 ripe medium avocados, pit removed
- 1/4 cup organic light agave nectar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease or spray a loaf pan and line with parchment paper; set aside.
- Using a small mixing bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, coffee and vanilla extract. In a separate large mixing bowl, sift together the almond flour, baking soda and salt.
- Using your food processor, pulse together the avocados, agave and brown sugar. Process until the avocado mixture is smooth and pale green. Add in the chocolate mixture and blend/pulse until well combined. Add in the eggs and pulse 3-5 times to incorporate into the mixture.
- Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the chocolate avocado mixture into the dry ingredients, mixing in the chocolate chips as well.
- Carefully pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan (batter will be a little thick) and bake for about 50 to 60 minutes or until a tester inserted comes out clean. Let the bread cool for at least 20 minutes before removing from the pan, slicing and serving.
Gluten Free Chocolate Avocado Bread recipe adapted from CaliforniaAvocado.com
So what you’re saying is that this is essentially giving me permission to eat “cake” and not feel guilty about it. In love already. Avocados make anything better. Can’t wait to give this a try! PINNING 🙂
Thank you so much, Melissa!! yes, I hope you try it!!!
Oh my word this looks so good! The dark color of this bread is amazing!
I think it was the King Arthur Flour TRIPLE cocoa blend!!! Thank you, Johlene!
Yay, you made dessert! I love all your recipes, but the chocolate gets me going. And this looks SUPER chocolatey. Plus, the texture looks perfect. And those thick slices. I like the way you think!
haha, “super” dessert. . I love that!!! and yeah, I think it was the King Arthur Flour TRIPLE cocoa blend!!! hence the dark chocolate-y look! Thank you, Mir!
Yay for being done with taxes for the year!! THis year was the most stressful for me yet….maybe I will get the clue for next year and be more organized? We can only hope. Pass me a slice of this chocolate heaven.
Nice! I am sure the avocado made the bread very tender and moist. This would be perfect snack for my kids who hates avocado. They can never tell.
Wow my mind is blown, Alice! This bread looks AMAZING! I’ve always been a little hesitant to bake with avocados, but you’re definitely convincing me to take the plunge after seeing this decadent bread. And I definitely need to try your trick of adding coffee in here, too!
This chocolate bread looks incredible, Alice! I love avocados and sneaking them into desserts is a fantastic way to swap in the good fats. Yay for being done with taxes too! Chocolate is the best way to celebrate, a big slice of this sounds perfect right now!
I cannot even handle how dark and rich this is! So delicious!!
Woot Woot to tax day being over! Definitely one of my least favorite days of the year. But you just made it a little better with this amazing chocolate avocado bread recipe. My mouth is watering right now! I’ve been meaning to make chocolate avocado brownies lately, but I just haven’t gotten around to it. Now I think I should just make this bread instead. It looks perfect! Pinning for sure!
Okay, confession (I feel like a bad vegan for saying this), I don’t like avocados, gah! BUT if they are in chocolate bread…I may be able to get behind them 🙂
Chocolate and avocado are a match made in heaven, if you ask me. This bread is inspiring.
This looks amazing! Can I make it with whole wheat flour or cake flour instead of almond flour?
Hi Allison, yes you can. . consistency will be different and you will have to bake it for longer . . maybe 70 to 75 mins? Let me know if you try this! 🙂
I have wanted to try this, that texture looks AMAZING!! Happy tax day 🙂
Wow, Alice! This bread looks incredible! I once made avocado brownies as well. Now I need to make bread, starting with this one. Love this so, so much!
Oooo I’ve heard of chocolate avocado brownies but never bread! This is awesome Alice! And woohoo for finishing taxes!
Oh my gosh, this is the bread of dreams! I love that it’s gluten-free plus packed with healthy ingredients! Protein + healthy fat, here I come!!
I first heard about mixing chocolate and avocado on NPR, and at first I was skeptical. But then I starting hearing all of these rave reviews from people who have tried it! I have yet to partake, but I think it’s about time I did! Thanks for this recipe – you have a knack for knowing what I need to be eating/trying 😉
—Avocado & Chocolate? OMGGGGggosh. Perfection. xx
This is amazing Alice! Is there anything that avocado doesn’t make better? Answer=no!
What a great idea! I have tested a few chocolate avocado recipes in the past with no luck, but this bread looks amazing. I need to get my hands on some of that King Arthur Triple Cocoa blend too!
Alice – I love the sound of this bread – (I loved the combo of chocolate and avocado in some chocolate avocado muffins I made awhile back) – I even think your pictures are gorgeous! But, I cannot say I agree with “Store any leftover bread in foil and a zip-top bag and place in the refrigerator” – lady, there’d be NO leftovers if this bread was in my kitchen 🙂
I’ve always wanted to bake with avocado and this looks like the perfect recipe! Need to get the right cocoa and will be making it 🙂 Pinned!
Chocolate + avocado makes everything taste delicious! I can picture this as my favorite breakfast item or anytime during the day. Yummm!
Two of my fave ingredients – chocolate and avocado! I’m in and can’t wait to try this!!!
I’m actually allergic to avocados. Cruel joke #371. Ya. BUT, not life threatening. So I eat them anyway…with reckless abandon. And suffer through the stomach aches. I WANT THIS!
Avocado and chocolate make my world go round! And loaves are my kryptonite. Basically, this couldn’t get any better! Pinned!
MMMM! What a fantastic idea! I have had chocolate avocado pudding but never would have thought to put it in a bread form. Looks amazing! Pinned!
Now that my taxes are in I need this and a big ass margarita. Margaritas go with avocados right? I absolutely love this! I’m dying to give it a try.. Looks so moist and delicious!
OMG Alice, 22 slices please form this dark and gorgeous bread! We just made an avocado cake but this bread looks even more decadent. Have to try it soon 🙂
J+C
I do I do!! LOVE them so much. I need this bread. Avocado in baked goods is the best!
Wow this looks like such an incredible treat! What a great way to celebrate. I love the richness you get from avocados!
Whoa, so dense, chocolaty and totally irresistible! And thanks for the tip about the triple cocoa blend. On my KA shopping list 🙂
If this is how you do green, I can dig it. Lol. This looks so amazing and moist Alice!
I love avocados and I love chocolate so this bread looks pretty amazing! Pinned!
I love pairing chocolate with avocados for a healthier dessert packed full of nutrients. This bread looks uber moist. Pinned!
I think you’re opening us all up to a whole new concept of vegetables in breads! We already know about carrot cake or zucchini bread, so I look forward to trying this avocado bread!
Oooh I’ve been wanting to try a chocolate avocado bread for the longest time! I’m taking this as a sign.
I love avocados! Even though they are high in calories, they are healthy ones. I usually make avocado chocolate mousse for a healthy treat, so I can totally imagine how good this chocolate bread tastes! YUM!
I could eat avocados, and only avocados for the rest of my life, and be perfectly content. They have so many wonderful uses, and this is just another great recipe to add to the mix! Looks amazing, Alice!
Such gorgeous looking bread and I imagine the avocado gives it the most incredible texture. Fantastic recipe, Alice!
Mmm that bread looks so dense and chocolatey!! And I love that you used avocado in to – yum!! 🙂
Ooh interesting, I’ve never had avocado bread before. I’ll need to give it a try – looks yummy!
Oh my gawsh. This bread has GOT to happen in my kitchen this weekend! I am seriously in awe of how ultra-fudgy and moist it looks! Yay for avocados!
I love avocados a lot and put them in my salads, smoothies, raw desserts even face masks but never tried baking with them. This avocado bread looks incredible, so rich and chocolatey. Pinned.
I can’t download the recipe. help.
Hi Martha, are you clicking on the print icon? you don’t have to download it. . you should just be able to click on the print button underneath the photo within the recipe card. Please let me know if that works!
This looks delicious– and I love that it’s made with almond flour! I am 22 weeks pregnant, and have only gained two pounds so far– so my doctor is recommending I eat more health fats. Chocolate, avocado and almonds? Doctor’s orders! Yum.
Oooo!! I love avocado girl! I have half in the fridge right now from a sandwich I just made. This bread looks amazing…and so rich!!
This bread looks bomb Alice! I need to hop on the avocado in baked good train. It looks so rich!
Have you tried to make this recipe into mini muffins? Trying to figure out timing and temperature. Thanks!
Hi Kara! First off, I am so sorry! I apologize for not replying to your comment sooner! I thought I had! my sincere apologies! I have NOT made muffins with this recipe but you can try baking at 375 for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until a tester inserted comes out clean. Please let me know if you try it!
What can I replace the coffee with? Just water?
yes, hot water. Let me know how it goes! The coffee is better because it brings out the cocoa powder but totally understand that not everyone drinks or likes coffee.