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Secretly Healthy Zucchini Brownies

Secretly Healthy Zucchini Brownies You’ll Crave Guilt-Free

Craving something sweet without all the guilt? These Secretly Healthy Zucchini Brownies satisfy your chocolate cravings while sneaking in nutritious zucchini.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 brownies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 87
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup zucchini finely grated
  • 1 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar for lower glycemic index
  • 1/2 cup applesauce unsweetened
  • 2 large eggs or flaxseed meal as an egg replacer
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • 1 cup oat flour or all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda check for freshness
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder check for freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt omit for low-sodium version
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips or nuts optional add-ins
For Toppings (Optional)
  • 1/2 cup whipped cream for serving
  • 1 scoop vanilla ice cream for serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Baking Pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and prepare a 9x13 inch baking pan by greasing it.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine grated zucchini, brown sugar, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together oat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. If desired, fold in chocolate chips or nuts.
  6. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake the brownies for approximately 55 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Cool the brownies in the pan for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownieCalories: 87kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to remove excess moisture from the zucchini and allow brownies to cool completely for a clean slice.

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