Vegan Zucchini Brownies
These decadent but healthy vegan zucchini brownies are so fudgy and delicious no one will guess they're vegan, gluten-free and made with just 10 wholesome ingredients.
Servings: 16 brownies
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water
- 1 medium zucchini shredded and squeezed of excess moisture (about 1 cup or 90 g after squeezing)
- 1 medium mashed ripe banana ~⅓ cup, 90 g
- ½ cup coconut sugar 64 g
- ½ cup almond butter 128 g
- 2 tbsp melted and cooled coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup cocoa powder 40 g
- ½ cup packed almond flour 64 g
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips or chunks + extra for sprinkling on top 55 g
Instructions
- Prepare to Bake: Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper with non-stick cooking spray.
- Mix Flax Egg: In a small bowl, mix the flaxseed meal and water to make a flax egg. Let sit for at least 5 minutes while you gather the rest of the ingredients.1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water
- Prep Zucchini: Finely grate the zucchini then squeeze the zucchini shreds over a strainer or bowl to squeeze out excess liquid.1 medium zucchini
- Mix Wet Ingredients: If you haven't mashed the banana, add that to a large mixing bowl and mash well with fork until it resembles a smooth paste. Add the grated zucchini, flax egg, coconut sugar, almond butter, coconut oil and vanilla and mix well to combine.1 medium mashed ripe banana, ½ cup coconut sugar, ½ cup almond butter, 2 tbsp melted and cooled coconut oil, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the cocoa powder, almond flour, baking soda and salt to the bowl and stir until fully combined. Mix in the chocolate chips.½ cup cocoa powder, ½ cup packed almond flour, ½ tsp baking soda, ½ tsp salt, ⅓ cup chocolate chips or chunks + extra for sprinkling on top
- Bake Brownies: Transfer batter to the prepared baking pan and top with extra chocolate chunks if desired. Bake at 350˚F (180˚C) for 33-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with just a few crumbs attached.
- Cool: Remove the pan from oven and let the brownies cool completely before cutting. This helps ensure the brownies stay together. You may want to put the pan in the fridge to speed up the cooling process. Once fully cooled, slice and enjoy.
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Notes
Serve brownies heated up, at room temperature, or straight from the fridge. Store brownies in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, in the fridge for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Use a digital scale to measure ingredients for best results.
Nutrition
Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 120mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g