Rich, fudgy, and full of chocolate, these Blender Avocado Brownies taste like an actual brownie should. The avocado just happens to make the texture ridiculously good.

But I have to give a shoutout to my immersion blender. For small recipes like this, I reach for it every time. No hauling out the Vitamix. And no spending five minutes cleaning a GIANT BLENDER when you're done.

I bought mine on Amazon for a little over $60, and I use it all the time for:

• Pudding
• Salad dressings
• Blending soups & broths
• Smoothies (If I'm making just one)

I don't own many kitchen gadgets, so when something earns a spot in my kitchen, it's because I actually use it.

If it disappeared tomorrow, I'd order another one before the day was over.

These brownies are plenty good on their own, but sometimes it's fun to play around. Add a swirl of peanut butter, a handful of chopped nuts, a chocolate drizzle, or even a few marshmallows. I topped mine with melted chocolate and chopped walnuts because, well, more chocolate is rarely a bad idea.

Consider this my chocolate hall of fame. From rich & fudgy to cool & creamy, these are some of my favorite ways to eat chocolate: