Secretly 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 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 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 an alternative spread)
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
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In a bowl, mix together the grated zucchini, brown sugar, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, stir together the oat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
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Gently fold in the chocolate chips and/or nuts, if using.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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If desired, melt together the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter for frosting, or spread Nutella on top of the cooled brownies.