These decadent brownies are the perfect treat when you’re craving something sweet but want to keep it good-for-you. No one will detect the zucchini, but it adds moistness while sneaking in real nutritional value. Medjool dates add a knockout fudgy consistency along with a dose of fiber. Free of gluten, dairy, eggs and refined sugar, these chocolatey squares will please eaters of many dietary stripes. And they’re even fudgier the next day!
Fudgy Zucchini Brownies (Gluten-Free)
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 198 kcal
Ingredients
Brownies
Wet
- 2 cups shredded zucchini approx. 1 large zucchini
- 1 cup pitted dates approx. 10 large medjool dates
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ¼ cup flax seed
Dry
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¾ cup almond flour
- ¼ tsp. salt
Vanilla-cashew frosting (optional)
- 1 Tbsp. cashew butter
- 1 tsp. unrefined coconut oil liquefied
- ¼ tsp. vanilla extract
Toppings (optional)
- 2 Tbsp. chocolate chips
- Pinch salt flakes
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 8x8 baking pan.
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In blender or food processor, blend all wet ingredients to smoothie-like consistency. Set aside.
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In large mixing bowl, stir together all dry ingredients. Mix in wet ingredients.
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Pour batter into pan. Top with chocolate chips and salt flakes.
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Bake 30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before cutting.
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In small bowl, whisk together frosting ingredients with fork until thoroughly combined. Drizzle over brownies.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Fudgy Zucchini Brownies (Gluten-Free)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 70mg3%
Potassium 411mg12%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 7g28%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 128IU3%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 64mg6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.