Monday, June 10, 2013

Zucchini Brownies








    2 eggs Beaten
    1 tbsp vanilla extract
    1 cup coconut sugar ( can use regular sugar) 
    1/4 tsp Himalayan pink salt
    1/4 cup / 60 ml applesauce
    1 cup / 150 g whole wheat flour
    1/2 cup / 45 g unsweetened cocoa powder
    1 1/2 tsp baking soda
    1 tsp cinnamon
    1/4 tsp ground cardamom 
    2 cups (about 300 – 320 g) grated zucchini
    1  cups semi-sweet chocolate chips


Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C.
In a bowl mix the eggs, vanilla extract, coconut sugar, salt, and  applesauce.
Sieve flour and the cocoa powder into another bowl.  Add the baking soda, cinnamon and cardamom.  Mix well.
Add egg mixture to the flour mixture and combine until the dry ingredients are mixed in well.
Add the grated zucchini and chocolate chips and mix
Pour the brownie batter into a greased 8 x 8” / 20 x 20 cm baking tin 
Bake at 350°F / 175°C for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean 
Allow to cool in the pan
Enjoy...