The Best Zucchini Brownies You'll Ever Eat
Total Time
45 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Rating
4.95 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
16 servings
- 1 medium zucchini shredded and squeezed of excess moisture with a paper towel (1 cup shredded zucchini)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup tahini*
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup high quality cocoa powder (or cacao powder)
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons melted and cooled coconut oil
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips, dairy free if desired
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts
- For the topping:
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips, dairy free if desired
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
- Fancy sea salt, for sprinkling on top
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 2
First, measure out 1 heaping cup of shredded zucchini, then place shredded zucchini in a paper towel or cheese cloth and squeeze out all of the moisture/water. This is very important!
Step 3
Next add in egg, tahini, maple syrup, coconut sugar and vanilla; stir until smooth. Gently stir in cocoa powder into the batter, mixing until well incorporated.
Step 4
Next add in coconut flour, baking soda, salt and finally the melted coconut oil. Stir until well combined. Fold in chocolate chips (and walnuts if you are using).
Step 5
Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out with just a few crumbs attached (it should not be completely wet, but a little gooeyness is just fine).
Step 6
Allow to cool completely. This will be tough, but it’s the best way to make sure the bars stay together perfectly since they will be moist.
Step 7
Once ready for the chocolate drizzle: Add 2 tablespoons chocolate chips and coconut oil to a small microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until chocolate is melted.
Step 8
Drizzle over zucchini brownies. Sprinkle with a little fancy sea salt (trust me, it’s good!). Cut into 16 squares.
Step 9
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