Zucchini Brownies (Gluten-Free & Extra Fudgy)

Name: Fudgy GF Zucchini Brownies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 large green zucchini ((approximately 2 cups chopped) shredded in a blender or food processor ); 1 cup date ( about 10 large Medjool dates); 1 tsp vanilla extract; ¼ cup ground flaxseed; ½ cup cacao powder; ¾ cup almond flour; ¼ tsp unrefined salt (real, pink, or Celtic salt); 1 Tbsp cashew butter; 1 tsp coconut oil (unrefined) (melted); ¼ tsp vanilla extract; 2 Tbsp dark chocolate chips; Pinch flaky sea salt; coconut oil (unrefined) (for greasing baking dish)

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These decadent, fudgy, gluten-free zucchini brownies are the perfect treat when you’re craving something sweet. No one will detect the zucchini, but it keeps the brownies moist and fudgy. Made only with good-for-you ingredients, and free of dairy and eggs, they’re suitable for even the pickiest of eaters. The best part? They get even fudgier the next day.

Fudgy GF Zucchini Brownies

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3.95 from 18 votes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings12

Ingredients

Brownies (Wet)

1 large green zucchini (approximately 2 cups chopped) shredded in a blender or food processor
1 cup date about 10 large Medjool dates
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup ground flaxseed

Brownies (Dry)

½ cup cacao powder
¾ cup almond flour
¼ tsp unrefined salt (real, pink, or Celtic salt)

Cashew Vanilla Frosting

Toppings (Optional)

2 Tbsp dark chocolate chips
Pinch flaky sea salt

coconut oil (unrefined) for greasing baking dish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 F.
Blend all wet ingredients together in a blender or food processor until a smoothie-like consistency forms. Set aside.
Add all dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl and mix well. Add the wet to the dry and mix again.
Pour batter into an 8x8 greased pan. Top with chocolate chips for double the chocolate and a pinch of flaky sea salt.
Bake for 30 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before cutting and serving. If desired, add a drizzle of cashew vanilla frosting (whisk all frosting ingredients together in a small bowl with a fork until thoroughly combined).

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