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Secretly Healthy Zucchini Brownies

Delicious brownies that incorporate zucchini for added health benefits while maintaining a moist and fudgy texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups finely grated zucchini packed firmly
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/3 cups applesauce unsweetened
  • 2 units eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup flour oat flour or all-purpose
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips and/or nuts optional
  • 1/2 cup additional chocolate chips optional
  • 1/2 cup butterscotch chips optional
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter optional
  • 1 serving Nutella spread optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF and grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the grated zucchini, brown sugar, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the chocolate chips or nuts into the batter.
  6. Pour the brownie batter into your prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Once cooled, feel free to frost with your favorite frosting or enjoy them as-is.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12g

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