How to Make Healthier Zucchini Brownies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a healthier alternative to satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than these delicious and nutritious Zucchini Brownies! Made with nutritious ingredients like zucchini, almond flour, and cocoa powder, these brownies are a guilt-free treat that you can enjoy anytime. Whether you're trying to incorporate more veggies into your diet or simply looking for a healthier dessert option, these Zucchini Brownies are sure to become a household favorite.

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 2 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 1 cup prunes
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup natural cocoa
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil, scant
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Demerara sugar
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch pan of thick brownies

  • 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

    228 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 252mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 269mg