Gluten Free Pistachio Chocolate Brownies

I am sure that you can tell from recent posts that I love attempting to create healthy fixes for my ever nagging sweet tooth (although my attempts aren't always a success as my trash can knows all too well). The following recipe uses creamy pureed avocado and enough cocoa powder to satisfy any chocolate lover's craving with a hint of salted pistachios for the perfect balance.

Recipe

1 ripe avocado
1 tsp gluten free baking powder
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 eggs
3 tbsp cocoa powder
1/8 c agave nectar
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/8 tsp pink Himalayan salt
1/4 cup salted pistachios
1/4 cup raw cocoa nibs

1. Preheat oven to 350 and spray square baking dish.
2. Puree avocado in food processor until smooth and creamy texture achieved (process may take a couple of minutes).
3. Pulse pistachios and raw cocoa nibs until finely chopped; set aside.
4. Add pureed avocado, agave nectar, vanilla, and eggs in mixing bowl and mix. Add almond milk until evenly combined.
5. Add cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and half of pistachio mixture to wet ingredients and mix until combined.
6. Pour mixture in baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 20 minutes.
7. Remove from oven and top with remaining pistachio mixture.