Description
Indulge in these decadent Vegan Zucchini Brownies Without Added Sugar for a guilt-free treat that’s rich in flavor and fudgy in texture. Packed with wholesome ingredients, these brownies are a delightful way to enjoy a sweet moment without refined sugar.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups finely grated zucchini, excess liquid squeezed out
- 1/2 cup creamy unsweetened almond butter
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened dark chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine almond butter, applesauce, vanilla, and zucchini.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix oat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine wet and dry: Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in nuts and chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake: Spread the batter in the baking dish and bake for 28-32 minutes until set.
- Cool and slice: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing.
Notes
- For added sweetness, consider 2–3 tablespoons of date syrup or maple syrup.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days for best freshness.
- Brownies are extra fudgy when chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
