Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

Rich and fudgy chocolate zucchini brownies—gluten-free, vegetarian, and packed with fresh produce for a delicious dessert treat!
Appropriate for: Low-sodium, Low-phosphorus, High-fiber, Low-potassium, Low-cholesterol
Diet preference: Vegetarian, Kosher, Dairy-free
Meal type: Dessert, Snack
Season: Summer, Winter
Cuisine type: American
Ingredients
Yield:
Serves 12
  • 1 zucchini, shredded
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ tbsp baking powder
  • ¼ cup unsweetened chocolate chips
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Recipe created by Lilie Randazzo for : fruitsandveggies.org
Directions
Prep: 10 min, Cook: 30 min, Total: 40 min
  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir the zucchini together with the eggs.
  3. Add in the remaining ingredients, except the chocolate chips, and mix until well combined.
  4. Pour brownie batter into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the top with chocolate chips.
  5. Bake at 350F for 30 minutes and enjoy!
Nutritional Information
Serving size: 1 brownie
  • Calories: 267kcal
  • Carbohydrates:  20.8 g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4.4 g
    • Total Sugars: 5.3 g
  • Protein: 6.7 g
  • Fat: 18.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8.6g
  • Sodium: 73.3 mg
  • Potassium: 343.3 mg
  • Calcium: 78.2 mg
  • Phosphorus: 94.53 mg 

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