HEALTHIER ZUCCHINI BROWNIES
A great way to get more veggies into my little boy - and a tasty (nearly guilt-free) treat for me! This is a combination of other brownie recipes I've read, with an eye to make it healthier: less oil and refined sugars, plus whole wheat flour! By pureeing the zucchini and using prunes to get a dark, rich color, no one will ever know there's veggies in the brownies! Who knew that gigantic zucchini would turn into dessert?
Provided by GrrlFriday
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 50m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Puree zucchini in a high-powered blender or food processor. Measure out 2 cups of zucchini puree, then add prunes until level hits 3 cups. Return to the blender and process. Add brown sugar, cocoa, oil, salt, and vanilla extract; blend until totally smooth.
- Whisk whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and baking soda together in a bowl. Stir in nuts. Pour chocolate mixture into flour mixture and stir together as gently as possible; batter will be very thick.
- Spread batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth as much as you'd like; this batter will not smooth out much as it bakes. Sprinkle Demerara sugar and chocolate chips on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until brownies just spring back when touched in the middle or a toothpick comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool before devouring.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 1.2 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 252 mg, Sugar 22 g
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Sam Favour
[email protected]I love these brownies! They're so moist and chocolatey. I can't believe they're made with zucchini. I'll definitely be making these again.
Karen Balog
[email protected]These brownies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time. Otherwise, they were very good.
Mike Kyes
[email protected]I made these brownies for my kids and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they're a healthier alternative to traditional brownies. I'll definitely be making these again.
Badhon Mondol
[email protected]These brownies are so good! I love the hint of zucchini. It makes them so moist and delicious. I'll definitely be making these again.
Ismaeel Rayuwa
[email protected]I love that these brownies are made with whole wheat flour. It makes them a healthier alternative to traditional brownies. I'll definitely be making these again.
Valerie Nguyen
[email protected]These brownies are a great way to use up leftover zucchini. They're so moist and delicious. I'll definitely be making these again.
Muusa Saava
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I was pleasantly surprised by these brownies. They're so moist and chocolatey. I'll definitely be making these again.
Jessie Coloccio
[email protected]These brownies are so easy to make and they're so delicious! I love that they're made with zucchini. It makes them so moist and delicious. I'll definitely be making these again.
Literally JustAshley
[email protected]I made these brownies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making these again.
Hayat Azum
[email protected]These brownies were a bit dry. I think I'll add more oil next time. Otherwise, they were very good.
Dezi
[email protected]I love these brownies! They're so moist and chocolatey. I can't believe they're made with zucchini. I'll definitely be making these again.
Okechukwu Richard
[email protected]These brownies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time. Otherwise, they were very good.
James Beckett
[email protected]I made these brownies for my kids and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they're a healthier alternative to traditional brownies. I'll definitely be making these again.
Joun Ali
[email protected]These brownies are so good! I love that they're made with zucchini. It makes them so moist and delicious. I'll definitely be making these again.
Patrice Smith
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my brownies turned out perfectly! They're so moist and chocolatey. I love the hint of zucchini. I'll definitely be making these again.
Irfan Sial
[email protected]These brownies were a disappointment. They were dry and crumbly. I wouldn't recommend them.
Melvin Hicks
[email protected]I love these brownies! They're so moist and chocolatey. I can't believe they're made with zucchini. I'll definitely be making these again.
Sk Bijoy
[email protected]These brownies were amazing! I made them for a party and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making these again.
wangari grace
[email protected]I was skeptical about these brownies at first, but I'm so glad I tried them! They're so delicious and healthy. I love that they're made with whole wheat flour and zucchini. I'll definitely be making these again.
barbara rupp
[email protected]These zucchini brownies were a hit with my family! They're moist, chocolatey, and have a hint of zucchini that adds a nice sweetness. I'll definitely be making these again.