Avocado Brownies - Balanced Healthy Meals

Ingredients

• 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• ⅓ cup coconut sugar or light brown sugar
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup blanched almond flour
• 1 teaspoon espresso powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided