Description
Indulge in these Vegan Zucchini Brownies Without Added Sugar for a guilt-free treat that’s moist, chocolatey, and perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. Made with wholesome ingredients, these brownies are a delightful way to enjoy dessert without any added sugar.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups finely grated zucchini
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup creamy unsweetened almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips (optional, for extra sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine grated zucchini, applesauce, almond butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
- Cool and slice: Cool the brownies completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For a slightly sweeter brownie, use ripe mashed banana in place of half the applesauce.
- These brownies are best stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days for a fudgier texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
