Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 8" X 8" baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Mix dry ingredients in small bowl. Whisk to blend.
Peel, remove seed, and dice avocado. Add to bowl of food processor fitted with a metal blade. Add sugar and process until smooth. Place avocado, sugar mixture into a large bowl. Add eggs and beat until mixture is light and fluffy.
Fold dry ingredients into avocado mixture. Stir until blended. Add chocolate chips and stir until incorporated into chocolate mixture.
Place batter into prepared pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until toothpick comes out clean when inserted. Remove from oven and place on rack to cool.
Avocado Icing:
Peel, seed, and dice 2 large avocados. Place in bowl of food processor and process until smooth and creamy.
Add 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa, 3 Tbs. of pure maple syrup, and 1/2 Tsp. of vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Spread on cooled brownies. If desired, sprinkle with finely chopped roasted almonds.
