Dark Chocolate Zucchini (or Sweet Potato) Brownies
Print recipe | Serves | 12 |
| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Cook time | 45 minutes |
| Total time | 55 minutes |
| Allergy | Milk, Peanuts, Soy, Tree Nuts, Wheat |
| Dietary | Gluten Free, Paleo |
| Meal type | Dessert |
| Misc | Child Friendly |
Healthy dark chocolate paleo brownies made with either zucchini or sweet potatoes. I have a lot of zucchini in my garden in the summer so I freeze it grated. In the winter I thaw the frozen grated zucchini and pour out any water that has formed (I don't squeeze the zucchini dry, I just pour out the extra liquid). Great way to use that zucchini!
Ingredients
wet
- 3 cups zucchini (freshly grated)
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cups raw honey
- 1/2 cup walnut oil ((could substitute grape seed or melted coconut oil))
dry
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons coconut flour
dry (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
Note
Healthy dark chocolate paleo brownies made with either zucchini or sweet potatoes. I have a lot of zucchini in my garden in the summer so I freeze it grated. In the winter I thaw the frozen grated zucchini and pour out any water that has formed (I don't squeeze the zucchini dry, I just pour out the extra liquid). Great way to use that zucchini!
Directions
| Step 1. | Mix together all the wet ingredients (the vegetable, eggs, honey and oil). In a sifter combine the dry ingredients (baking soda, cream of tartar, cocoa powder and coconut flower) and sift the dry ingredients into the wet mixture stirring occasionally. |
| Step 2. | Pour the mixture into a well-greased 9x9 or larger baking pan (the larger dish will back more evenly, but will create flatter brownies - I like to use a 2.2 Qt/2L dish). I use butter to grease the pan and they come out easily from the pan when done. Coconut oil also works. |
| Step 3. | Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes; till the center bounces back when gently depressed. |
| Step 4. | You can serve the brownies once cool or top with your favorite treat: melted honey, melted chocolate chips or a bar or frosting for a real special treat (Betty Crocker Rich and Creamy is made with sugar and palm oil, not high fructose corn syrup and hydrogenate oil). |