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:

  1. 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.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, applesauce, almond butter, and vanilla until the mixture is smooth.
  3. Fold the squeezed zucchini into the wet mixture.
  4. Sift in the cocoa powder, almond flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir with a spatula until just combined.
  5. Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  7. Pour the batter into the pan, smooth the top, and bake for 30–32 minutes until edges are firm and center slightly jiggles.
  8. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan for 20 minutes before slicing.