Not only are these sinfully delicious but they are also good for you! Packed with protein and veggies, these chocolatey dreams are also vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and grain-free!
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
Vegan
Prep Time10minutes
Cook Time30minutes
Total Time40minutes
Yield16Brownies
Calories177kcal
AuthorCarolyn Scott-Hamilton
Ingredients
1tablespoonfinely ground flaxor chia seeds
3tablespoonswarm water
1cupalmond butter
1 1/2cupsskinned, seeded, and grated golden zucchini
1/3cupmaple syrup
1teaspoonvanilla
1teaspoonbaking soda
1/2teaspooncinnamon
1teaspooncocoa powder
1teaspoonground espressoadd 1/2 teaspoon more for stronger flavor
1/4teaspoonsalt
1cupvegan semi-sweet chocolate chipsor any dark chocolate bar, broken up into pieces
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a small bowl, mix together the ground flax or chia seeds with warm water, and allow to stand for 5-10 minutes until it makes a gelatinous paste.
Combine the flax/chia and all remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
Pour into a greased 9×9 baking pan (coconut oil works well).
Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.