Description
Rich and delicious brownies made healthier with zucchini and almond flour, perfect for a quick dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (vegan)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare your baking pan by lining it with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Combine the wet ingredients: grated zucchini, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, sugar, and vanilla extract in another bowl.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until well-combined.
- Add the dark chocolate chips and gently fold them into the batter.
- Transfer the brownie mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool the brownies in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then remove and let cool completely before cutting.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
These brownies pair well with dairy-free ice cream or coconut whipped cream and can be topped with additional chocolate or nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg