Low-Fat Zucchini Brownie
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  • Number of Servings: 24
Ingredients
1/2 cup applesauce2 small or medium bananas mashed1 1/2 cup sugar2 tsp. vanilla extract1/2 cup cocoa powder1 1/2 tsp. baking soda1/2 tsp salt2 cups finely shredded zucchini2 cups all purpose flour1/2 cup walnut pieces
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour an 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, mix together the applesauce, mashed bananas and sugar. Add vanilla and cocoa and mix together. Then add baking soda, salt, and zucchini and mix together. Add flour and walnuts and mix together. Spread evenly into a prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes until brownies spring back when gently touched.
Servings Per Recipe: 24
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 121.8
  • Total Fat: 2.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 177.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 25.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
  • Protein: 2.0 g

Member Reviews
  • NEWWOMAN1978
     I made it with splenda and unsweetend apple sauce and it was fantastic! - 4/20/09
  • TRISHAALADD
     I seen here that some people find it to cakey. I use 3 baby zucchini and 1 and 1/2 cups flour instead and it turned out fudge like a brownie. - 12/7/13
  • NORASPAT
     I liked these but only used half a cup of sugar and we liked them a lot. We used to do Zuccini Chocolate cake but these are easier keepers. Taste good frozen - 7/30/12
  • KEAMCCULLOUGH
     These are much more like a cake than a brownie - if you saw the brownie photo on Pintrest, do not be fooled. They are not fudgey, but they are pretty tasty for a low-fat recipe. I added some instant espresso to boost the chocolate flavor. I love that they're vegan too :) - 9/3/12
  • SLASALLE
     Excellent. A heavier, dense consistency, which I like a lot. Can't even taste the zucchini, says my non-zucchini eater. I used 1 cup flour/1 cup whole wheat flour. Loved it. - 8/6/12
  • CD13568876
     So, i tried this recipe and followed it exact, with one exception - I added a little bit of canola oil (Maybe 1/4 a cup) because I was afraid they would be really dry. For a 120 calorie, 2 grams of fat brownie, this was really good. It tasted more like chocolate banana bread, but overall GOOD! - 1/21/13
  • CHRISSIET01
     The first time I made these, I used zucchini that I had frozen from last year-lesson learned! Must use FRESH zucchini! This recipe was delicious once I got it right! The 'boys' and my daughter LOVED it! - 7/31/09
  • ANOTHERDAY2TRY
     I loved this recipe. When I told my husband I was making healthy brownies he gave me a funny look. After trying them, he loved them. This is my new go to recipe forever now. - 2/19/14
  • KARLITACAT
     This was very good! I often play around with recipes to make them as healthy as possible, but this was already pretty good. Unsweetened applesauce, 1/2 the sugar (rapadura), dk cocoa, 1/2 zucchini & 1/2 yellow squash (I used squash I had frozen but drained excess liquid), some dk choc chips. Yummy! - 8/28/12
  • SJCASHWELL
     If you are following the new WW PointsPlus this would have 3 PointsPlus per serving. Still not bad for a brownie. - 7/4/13
  • DEB9021
     Very yummy! I shredded the zucchini in my food processor, which only has one setting. I thought it wouldn't be fine enough to mix smoothly, but it did. You cannot see or taste the zucchini. I think the taste would depend on the ripeness of the banana. Mine were very ripe, so sweet. Will make again! - 4/2/14
  • CRCOSSEL
     Awesome - made 2 batches and put most in the freezer. I pull out 1-2 bags of 5 a week.

    - 6/10/09
  • NOCALG-MA
     Added cinnamon, cayene pepper, nutmeg. light ,airy. - 6/22/13
  • CD13233747
     They were not very good. Followed the recipe to a T and they would not be a substitute for anything chocolate. They taste more like a sour cream torte type thing... Not a winner IMHO - 10/7/12
  • CD10256529
     I think these brownies are delicious. I am a chocolate lover and these are great when I get hit with a craving. I used a little less sugar and a little more applesauce and they turned out great. My family loves them as much as I do so I will definitely be making them again. - 2/5/14
  • JASBUS88
     I made these and they turned out more like a cake. It was very delicious . - 1/14/14
  • LAURASJEWELL
     Good but not great. I used 1c whole wheat flour in place of one of the cups of white flour. I also reduced sugar to 3/4 c and added 18 pkts Splenda. Would try adding 24 pkts next time. 2 ww pts with adjustments. Can sprinkle on 6 T mini choc chips for an additional 1 pt per serving. - 11/18/12
  • JUSTEATREALFOOD
     Theres way too much sugar in this recipe I would never make it.

    Low fat = low flavor IME. - 1/4/16
  • CAITLYNT1991
     This is delicious. I used almond flour instead of normal flour and it turned out more of a pudding than a brownie, still tasted good but. Next time I'm going to add an egg instead of the apple sauce to make it less running and more solid - 7/22/13
  • LAS_LIFE
     Very good brownie. Kids even liked them! - 8/17/09
  • BCWEEBER98
     made with cinnamon apple sauce, it was good,very moist an chewy. The banana was a little overwhelming in taste though
    - 6/24/14
  • NONONO54
     Mine came out wonderful! I cut the recipe in half and only used 3/4 cup flour and the texture was perfect. For low-fat I give it 4 stars, but not quite as good as the real thing. - 6/22/14
  • GREASE31
     I luv this recipe, it sounds just perfect. - 10/11/13
  • CD12902462
     Husband likes. Was pleased with results. Will make again. But changed out the sugar to Splenda. Good result - 8/14/12
  • LAURASNJ
     Modified the recipe substituting Splenda for sugar and used unsweetened applesauce - came out pretty good, the consistency was not like "normal" brownies, it was more like dense cake or bread. It felt like something was missing, though... might try adding a handful of choc chips next time! - 8/4/09



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