Fudgy Avocado Brownies

OMG- Who doesn't love brownies???!!! I'm a chocolate freak!! So when I stumbled across this I thought I had died and gone to heaven!! I will admit....I have to have some kind of sweet every night. It's my downfall- always has been BUT...when it's a treat like this- there is no GUILT attached!! Give these a try! Not only will you be surprised at how amazing they are but your entire family will be fooled as well!! YUM! You are welcome ;) 

Ingredients:
Nonstick cooking spray
1 medium ripe avocado, mashed
¼ cup extra-virgin coconut oil, melted
1 large egg, lightly beaten
½ cup pure maple syrup
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
¼ cup gluten-free flour
⅓ cup dark chocolate chips
Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Line an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil. Lightly coat with spray. Set aside.
3. Combine avocado, oil, egg, maple syrup, and extract in a medium bowl; mix well. Set aside.
4. Combine cocoa powder, salt, and flour in a medium bowl; mix well.
5. Add cocoa powder mixture to avocado mixture; mix well.
6. Add chocolate chips; mix until blended.
7. Pour batter into prepared pan; spread to make even.
8. Bake for 33 to 36 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
9. Cool for an hour before removing from pan. Cut into 16 squares
Recipe courtesy of: Team BeachBody Blog