Description
Fudgy, gluten-free brownies made with shredded zucchini for extra moisture (and sneaky veggies!), rich cocoa, and a touch of maple syrup. These tender bars are studded with melty chocolate chips and perfect for a healthier dessert or snack.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup Oat flour
- 1/2 cup Almond flour
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp Sea salt
- 1/4 tsp Baking soda
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Maple syrup (Or honey)
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Zucchini loosely packed (Finely grated, excess moisture squeezed)
- 3/4 cup Chocolate chips (Plus extra for topping)
Instructions
Preheat & Prep:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal, or grease well.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together oat flour, almond flour, cocoa powder, sea salt, and baking soda until uniform.
Combine Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs with maple syrup and vanilla extract until smooth.
Add Zucchini & Flour:
- Fold grated zucchini into the wet mixture.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, stirring just until no streaks remain.
Stir in Chocolate Chips:
- Gently fold in ¾ cup chocolate chips.
Bake:
- Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing the top.
- Sprinkle additional chocolate chips over the surface, if desired.
- Bake 22–25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted near center comes out with a few moist crumbs (avoid overbaking for fudgy texture).
Cool & Slice:
- Let brownies cool completely in the pan set on a wire rack.
- Lift out via parchment overhang and cut into 12 squares.
Notes
- Flour Swap: Oat and almond flours keep these gluten-free; you can use all-purpose flour 1:1 if preferred (yield slightly different texture).
- Sweetness Level: Adjust maple syrup to taste; less yields more bittersweet chocolate flavor.
- Add-Ins: Stir in chopped nuts or dried fruit for variety. Storage: Store airtight at room temperature up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
- Freeze individual squares for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Calories: 160
