Zucchini Brownies

Zucchini Brownies

These delicious Zucchini Brownies contain the goodness of zucchini while still being sweet – the perfect snack for even the fussiest eater. Tried and tested at our Centres, these brownies are fudgy and chocolatey – the perfect morning or afternoon tea snack.

This recipe was provided by our wonderful Educator Samantha at Guardian Thurgoona.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups raw sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla essence
• 2 cups self raising flour
• ¼ cup cocoa
• 2 eggs (2 Tbsp apple puree substitute)
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 Zucchini finely grated
• 1 cup of choc chips (vegan chocolate)
• 3 Tbsp icing sugar (to garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 160 degrees fan-forced.
2. Line a 20cm x 20cm baking tray with baking paper.
3. In a bowl, combine sugar, oil, vanilla, flour, cocoa, eggs and salt.
4. Stir in zucchini and chocolate chips until combined.
5. Pour into baking tray.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until cooked through.
7. Once cooled, sprinkle with icing sugar.