Zucchini Brownies

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  • Number of Servings: 24
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce1 cup brown sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda3/4 teaspoon salt2 cups shredded zucchini1/2 cup chopped walnuts Frosting:6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder1/4 cup butter2 cups powdered sugar1/4 cup milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 9x13 pan with cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, mix together applesauce, sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, 1/2 cup cocoa, baking soda and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Fold in the zucchini and walnuts. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.

3. Bake for 20-25 minutes in the preheated oven, until brownies spring back when gently touched. To make the frosting, melt together the 6 tablespoons of cocoa and butter; set aside to cool. In a medium bowl, blend together the powdered sugar, milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in the cocoa mixture. Spread over cooled brownies before cutting into squares.

Yields: 24 servings

Number of Servings: 24

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SCHAUMANN1.

Servings Per Recipe: 24
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 162.1
  • Total Fat: 4.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 5.4 mg
  • Sodium: 176.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 30.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
  • Protein: 2.3 g

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