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Zucchini Brownies

Veggies and dessert? Serve these delicious zucchini brownies up with a tall glass of milk or ice cream and wait for smiles!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brownies, chocolate, chocolate zucchini bread, Gluten Free, zucchini, zucchini brownies, zucchini desserts, zucchini treats
Servings: 9 brownies

Ingredients

  • cup nut butter I did peanut butter but have used almond as well
  • cup maple syrup
  • 1 egg
  • cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ cup old fashioned oats made into flour in a food processor after measuring
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups finely shredded zucchini
  • ¼-½ cups chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a food processor, grind oats until a coarse flour is formed. Add cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda. Pulse a few times to mix.
  • In a large bowl, whisk syrup, nut butter and olive oil together. Add the egg and extract and whisk again. Sir in the zucchini and add the dry ingredients until JUST mixed.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips (reserving a few to sprinkle on top, if you care to). Pour into a greased 8x8 brownie pan and sprinkle remaining chocolate chips. Bake for 25 minutes, or until set.