Zucchini Brownies
These healthier zucchini brownies are unbelievably rich, moist, and oh-so decadent. You will never know they were made with zucchini! These brownies come together in one bowl too!
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Servings: 16
Calories: 139kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded zucchini* see notes
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup almond butter
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons melted and cooled butter
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, add shredded zucchini. Please make sure that you have squeezed out the excess moisture of the zucchini (see notes)*.
- Next, add egg, almond butter, honey, brown sugar and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
- Gently stir in cocoa powder, mixing until well incorporated.
- Next add in all-purpose flour, baking soda and salt and melted butter. Stir until well combined.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips
- Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out with just a few crumbs attached.
- Allow to cool completely and enjoy!
Notes
*Measure 1 heaping cup of shredded zucchini, then place shredded zucchini in a tea towel, paper towel or cheese cloth and squeeze out all of the moisture/water. This is very important!
Nutrition
Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg
* The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.