Healthy Zucchini Brownies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Brownie Ingredients
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2 cups finely grated zucchini, firmly packed
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1 cup brown sugar
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1 1/3 cups unsweetened applesauce
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2 eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2/3 cup oat flour or all-purpose flour
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1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Optional Add-ins
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1 cup chocolate chips
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1 cup chopped nuts
→ Optional Frosting
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1/2 cup chocolate chips
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1/2 cup butterscotch chips
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1/2 cup peanut butter
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Nutella, as needed
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350ºF and grease a 9x13 inch pan.
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Mix together the grated zucchini, brown sugar, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.
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Stir together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
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If using, fold in the chocolate chips and nuts.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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If desired, melt chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter together for frosting or spread Nutella on top of the cooled brownies.