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Healthy Zucchini Brownies

Flourless Zucchini Brownies with Chocolate Almond Butter Ganache is a healthy brownie recipe and the best way to use up all that garden zucchini! Super fudgy and moist, you won't be able to pass these up! Paleo friendly.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 143 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup all natural creamy almond butter nothing added
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 3 Tbsp avocado oil or melted and cooled coconut oil
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup lightly packed finely shredded zucchini (water squeezed out first, then measured)
  • 1/3 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
chocolate ganache
  • 2 TBS all natural almond butter
  • 1/4 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
  • 1/2 TBS coconut oil

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line 8×8 pan with parchment paper (makes for easier removal) and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl using electric mixer, combine almond butter, maple syrup, oil and vanilla extract. Add in egg and mix until smooth.
  3. Add unsweetened cocoa (cacao) powder, salt, and baking soda, mixing on low speed or stirring gently with a spatula until combined. Fold in shredded zucchini and chocolate chips.
  4. Transfer batter into prepared pan. Bake brownies for 15-20 minutes, until edges are slightly raised and middle appears done. Allow brownies to cool in the pan for 15 minutes at room temperature before transferring to the fridge to chill for 1 hour.
  5. After the brownies have chilled, make the Almond Butter Ganache: In a small microwave-proof bowl, combine almond butter, chocolate chips, and coconut oil. Microwave in 10-second increments, stirring in between until fully melted.
  6. Pour the almond butter chocolate ganache over chilled brownies. Transfer pan back to the freezer and allow the ganache to set – about 10 minutes.
  7. Once the ganache has set, remove brownies from pan and place on cutting board. Use a large sharp knife to cut zucchini brownies into 16 servings, making sure to clean the knife between each cut. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can sub in another nut or seed butter of your choice.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/16th Calories 143kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 82mg (3%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 143

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/16th
Calories 143kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 82mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 10g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.