Healthy Zucchini Brownies Recipe

Name: Healthy Zucchini Brownies Recipe
Total time: 50 mins
Ingredients: cooking spray; 2 medium zucchini, chopped; 1 cup prunes; 1 cup brown sugar; 0.5 cup natural cocoa; 0.25 cup vegetable oil, scant; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1.5 cups whole wheat flour; 0.5 cup all-purpose flour; 1.5 teaspoons baking soda; 0.5 cup chopped walnuts; 1 tablespoon Demerara sugar; 0.5 cup white chocolate chips

Looking for a delicious and healthy way to get more veggies into your child's diet? These zucchini brownies are the perfect solution! This recipe combines the best of traditional brownies with healthier ingredients like whole wheat flour, less oil, and natural sugars. The pureed zucchini and prunes create a rich, dark color that hides the veggies, making it a sneaky and satisfying dessert. Turn that extra zucchini into a treat everyone will enjoy!

Total time50 mins
Prep time20 mins
Cook time30 mins
Yield1 9x13-inch pan of thick brownies, 16

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
Puree the zucchini in a blender or food processor. Measure 2 cups of zucchini puree, then add prunes until the mixture reaches 3 cups. Blend again. Add brown sugar, cocoa powder, oil, salt, and vanilla extract; blend until completely smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and baking soda. Stir in the nuts. Pour the chocolate mixture into the flour mixture and gently combine; the batter will be very thick.
Spread the brownie batter into the prepared pan and smooth it out as much as possible. Sprinkle the Demerara sugar and chocolate chips evenly over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the brownies spring back when lightly touched in the center or a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let them cool completely before cutting and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 228 kcal
Fat Content: 9 g
Fiber Content: 4 g
Sugar Content: 22 g
Sodium Content: 252 mg
Protein Content: 4 g
Cholesterol Content: 1 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 38 g
Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g