zucchini brownie

 

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.

if you would like to make this at home follow steps below.

Ingredients

• 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

• 1. Place zucchini in a colander while you are getting other ingredients ready.

  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line 8 x 8 baking dish with unbleached parchment paper.

  3. In a large bowl, add egg, oil, maple syrup and pure vanilla extract; whisk to combine.

  4. Add cacao powder, baking soda and salt; whisk until well mixed.

  5. Give zucchini a gentle squeeze but do not ring out completely, add to a bowl and stir.

  6. Add flour and mix gently until combined.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. Cut into 16 squares.