Recipe: Avocado Brownies

Ingredients:

• 1x Ripe (but not bruised) avocado
• 1/2 cup cacao powder
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup of coconut sugar
• 1 cup Nutra Organics Collagen Powder
• 1/4 cup almond sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt flakes
• 1/2 cup dark choc chips 

Method:

• Preheat Oven to 165 degrees celcius
• Add all ingredients to food processor apart from choc chips
• Blend together until smooth
• Fold in choc chips
• Scrape into bread tin
• Bake 35-40minutes - ensure the mixture isnt jiggly still. Should bounce back when pushed down on.
• Let cool to room temp. It will taste too avocadoy if eaten when warm straight out of oven
• Enjoy!

Health Benefits of Avocado Collagen Brownies (Pregnancy + Postpartum)

1. Healthy Fats for Hormones & Baby’s Brain Development (Avocado + Almond Butter)

Avocado and almond butter provide monounsaturated fats, which support:

• Healthy hormone production
  
• Baby’s brain and nervous system development
  
• Improved skin elasticity (helpful during a stretching belly!)
  
• Steady blood sugar levels = fewer energy crashes

2. Skin, Hair & Tissue Repair Support (Collagen)

Nutra Organics collagen contributes to:

• Skin elasticity during pregnancy
  
• Supporting connective tissue as the body grows and shifts
  
• Postpartum tissue healing (particularly after birth or breastfeeding changes)
  
• Stronger hair and nails at a time they can weaken

3. Natural Energy Without the Spike (Coconut Sugar)

Coconut sugar has:

• A lower glycaemic impact than refined sugar
• Trace minerals (iron, zinc, calcium, potassium)
  
• This means more stable energy and fewer intense cravings — especially helpful in the fatigue-prone first and third trimesters.

4. Mood & Magnesium Boost (Cacao)

Cacao is rich in:

• Magnesium (supports muscle relaxation and sleep)
  
• Antioxidants
  
• Mood-supporting compounds (like theobromine and tryptophan precursors)
  

This makes it supportive for:

• Pregnancy sleep troubles
  
• Postpartum depletion
  
• Stress and overwhelm

5. Gentle Protein Hit (Eggs + Collagen)

Eggs and collagen together offer:

• High-quality protein
• Support for blood sugar balance
• Tissue repair and recovery postpartum
• Protein is particularly supportive for:
• Third-trimester growth
• Postpartum recovery
• Breastfeeding nutrient demands
  

6. Better Digestion & Reduced Bloating (Healthy Fats + Cacao)

The blend of fibre-rich avocado and healthy fats supports:

• Smoother digestion
• More balanced bowel movements (helpful for constipation in pregnancy)
  

7. A Nourishing Treat Without the Crash

This brownie provides a treat that still offers:

• Good fats
• Protein
• Antioxidants
• Stable energy
  

Perfect for:

• Afternoon pregnancy slumps
• Breastfeeding hunger
• Late-night postpartum snacks