last wednesday we got to choose a health food choice to create.
Maringirangi, Jazz , and I chose to make zucchini brownies as we have never tried or thought of putting zucchini in a brownie. it was pretty good i enjoyed it and by the sounds of mum she did aswell.
2 cups zucchini medium size hole shredded (not tightly packed)
1 large egg
1/2 cup coconut oil melted
1/2 cup maple syrup honey or any liquid sweetener
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup cacao or cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup plain flour
Instructions
Place zucchini in a colander while you are getting other ingredients ready.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line 8 x 8 baking dish with unbleached parchment paper.
In a large bowl, add egg, oil, maple syrup and pure vanilla extract; whisk to combine.
Add cacao powder, baking soda and salt; whisk until well mixed.
Give zucchini a gentle squeeze but do not ring out completely, add to a bowl and stir.
Add flour and mix gently until combined.
Transfer batter into prepared baking dish and level with spatula. Bake for 25-28 minutes or until the centre is barely jiggly. Do not over bake as brownies will have more of a cake consistency. A toothpick inserted has to come out somewhat not clean. If centre is too jiggly bake a bit more - ovens vary.
Remove from the oven and let cool for about an hour. Lift by the parchment paper flaps and transfer to a cooling rack to cool off completely.
Cut into 16 squares.