Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (150g) finely shredded zucchini, squeezed dry
- 2 large (100g) eggs
- 0.5 cup (120ml) unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup (80g) creamy almond butter
- 1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (120g) almond flour
- 0.5 cup (100g) coconut sugar
- 0.5 tsp (3g) baking powder
- 0.25 tsp (1.5g) sea salt
- 0.5 cup (85g) dark chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Grate the zucchini using the fine side of the grater. Place the shreds into a kitchen towel or nut milk bag and squeeze firmly to remove as much liquid as possible.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, applesauce, almond butter, and vanilla until the mixture is smooth.
- Fold the squeezed zucchini into the wet mixture.
- Sift in the cocoa powder, almond flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir with a spatula until just combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Pour the batter into the pan, smooth the top, and bake for 30–32 minutes until edges are firm and center slightly jiggles.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan for 20 minutes before slicing.