Secretly Healthy Zucchini Brownies Recipe
Indulge in these Secretly Healthy Zucchini Brownies that are rich, moist, and full of chocolatey goodness, all while sneaking in some veggies for good measure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Brownie Ingredients:
- 2 cups finely grated zucchini (firmly packed)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2/3 cup oat flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 cup chocolate chips and/or nuts
For Optional Frosting:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- OR spread on some Nutella
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9×13 inch pan.
- Mix together the zucchini, sugar, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla.
- Stir together the remaining ingredients and add to the wet ingredients, stirring until combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and/or nuts if using.
- Bake for about 55 minutes.
- Frost with the frosting if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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