Healthy Zucchini Brownies Recipe
This Healthy Zucchini brownies Recipe are a rich, indulgent chocolate treat that you can enjoy without feeling guilty. With applesauce, zucchini, semi-sweet chocolate chips, sugar, flour, and cocoa powder, these zucchini brownies are just as moist and decadent as traditional brownies, but with a healthier twist!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. salt
- 3 cups finely shredded zucchini, do not drain
- 1 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13 baking pan, or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl combine applesauce, sugar, and vanilla until fully incorporated.
- Add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until combined. *Batter will be dry*
- Fold in zucchini and allow batter to rest for 5 minutes.
- Gently stir in chocolate chips until well combined.
- Spread brownie batter into prepared baking pan. Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired. Enjoy!
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