Zucchini brownies are deliciously chocolatey and taste just like brownies, and they are healthy!
Ingredients:
¾ cup white whole wheat flour, or regular flour if you don’t have whole wheat
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
2 large egg whites, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
½ cup sugar
6 tbsp low fat/nonfat milk
1 cup freshly grated zucchini, patted dry with a paper towel
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 300°F, and lightly coat an 8”-square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
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2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
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3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the butter, egg whites, and vanilla, and greek yogurt, mixing until no large lumps remain. Stir in the sugar. Stir in the milk.
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4. Add in the flour mixture, stirring until just incorporated.
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5. Gently fold in the grated zucchini.
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6. Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
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7. Bake at 300°F for 15-19 minutes (15 minutes yields the fudgiest brownies; 19 minutes yields slightly cakier brownies).
8. Cool completely to room temperature in the pan, and let the brownies sit for at least 6 hours at room temperature for the fudgiest texture before serving.
9. Enjoy!
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Recipe Credit: Amy’s Healthy Baking
Why should I eat a zucchini brownie instead of a regular brownie?
Zucchini brownies have many ingredients that help your body!
Unsweetened cocoa powder: unsweetened cocoa powder contains antioxidants which can help rid your body of free radicals that can damage cells.
Egg whites: eggs contain protein to help your muscles to grow stronger.
Yogurt and milk: yogurt and milk contain calcium which keeps your bones strong and healthy.
Zucchini: zucchini contains high fiber contents which help the digestive system.
I tried these and they are delicious. They taste so fudgy!