Fudgy Zucchini Brownies
These rich and fudgy zucchini brownies are a delicious flourless dessert that keeps everyone guessing. Made with creamy nut butter and naturally sweetened, they feature a perfectly crackly top and moist center without any detectable vegetable taste. A wholesome, gluten-free treat that is quick to prepare and incredibly satisfying.
Instructions
- 1
Mix flax meal (2 tbsp) with water (6 tbsp) in a small bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken into a gel.
- 2
Preheat your oven to 350F (180C) and line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together almond butter (1 cup), maple syrup (0.25 cup), coconut sugar (0.5 cup), the flax egg mixture, and vanilla extract (1 tsp).
- 4
Stir in cocoa powder (0.45 cup), baking powder (1 tsp), and salt (1 pinch) until a thick brownie batter forms.
- 5
Gently fold in the shredded zucchini (1 cup) and vegan chocolate chips (0.5 cup) until evenly distributed.
- 6
Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 22-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- 7
Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan to set before slicing.
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