Fat Free Zucchini Brownies
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  • Number of Servings: 40
Ingredients
1/2 C Applesauce1 1/2 C white sugar2 t vanilla extract2 C all purpose flour1/2 C unsweetened cocoa powder1 1/2 t baking soda1 t salt2 C shredded zucchini1/2 C chopped walnuts (optional, not included in nutritional analysis)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 pan with nonstick spray.
In a large bowl, mix together the applesauce, sugar, and vanilla until blended. In another bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Fold in the zucchini and nuts, if using. Batter will appear dry, but will moisten with the zucchini.
Spread ino the prepared pan.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until brownies spring back, and tester comes out dry.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving if desired.

Makes 40 small (1 1/2 inch) brownies.

Number of Servings: 40

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ELISE11.
Servings Per Recipe: 40
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 58.2
  • Total Fat: 0.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 0.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 13.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
  • Protein: 0.9 g

Member Reviews
  • CRIS76
     I made this recipe and everyone seems to love it. The only issue I have is with the portion size. 40 pieces from a 9x13 is very very tiny. I had to put the recipe in again and recalculate for 24 pieces and it still came out to just under 100 (96 cal). So you can have bigger still under 100. - 6/10/10
  • SISTERTMARIE67
     these were wonderful...I added a dash of cinnamon and a dash of vanilla to the batter.Yummy - 8/13/09
  • LIZART
     I had a monster zucchini and made two batches. The only change I made was to add some semi-sweet chips. Everyone who's had these kept saying "There isn't ANY butter in this???" They are so moist and completely satisfy a chocolate craving. Dee-lish! - 8/17/10
  • CRYSTAUG01
     I was unsure about them,but very surprised when I ate them...it's more like a dense cake then a brownie...I also used 1 c splenda and 1/2 c sugar because I ran out of sugar...that was a mistake... it leaves a sweet splenda taste in your mouth..next time using all sugar or less splenda! - 6/2/10
  • JESSBLUE22
     Yum! The family keeps asking for these. Used Splenda an egg, some walnuts and drizzled honey on top. The batter was pretty dry so I added just a little water.

    Made these again with only 1c flour and still added an egg. This makes them very moist where the orig. is more dense. I like them both way - 11/13/09
  • VANCLAN
     Excellent recipe. Husband and son loved it and didn't realize it had zuchinni in it. (I used my vitamix machine to chop the z. so it was quite fine.) I used whole wheat flour and added a bit of ground flaxseed and oat bran. - 8/8/09
  • SHARKINS1966
     made these last night as per recipe (which I almost never do), only adding some turbonado sugar over the top before baking. WOW these are good!!! I had an old recipe for zucchini brownies but am so glad I tried this no-fat version. I did cut into 24 pieces rather than 40 - can't imagine that small.. - 8/3/11
  • GAILRUU
     I have a bumper crop of zucchini so I was happy to find a recipe that uses them. I used 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup Splenda and they turned out great. - 8/3/10
  • EVASAGER
     Awesome! My pan is a bit smaller, so I ended up with 2 batches - I had no problem getting 36 pieces out of it. Very good. - 1/30/10
  • HAPPYTRAVELER1
     Sounds wonderful But you must make sure that you get 40 pieces from this recipe because if you do not your calorie count will be much higher. - 8/21/09
  • CXNLITTLE
     This recipe is pretty good! They were extremely moist. My kids loved them!! - 8/13/09
  • AMYLOVESTZU
     sounds good we have a ton of zucchini and the brownies sound great going to make some now thanks - 8/7/09
  • SRIVERS1
     This was really good. Everyone loved it. - 2/25/19
  • CD4063008
     This a delicious brownie recipe. More delicious the day after. This is a keeper. - 8/20/14
  • CD13992651
     This cake-like brownie was delicious. I added 1 heaping tablespoon of honey to keep the brownie moist. I also mixed the very fine shredded zucchini with the wet mixture before adding the dry ingredients. - 6/23/14
  • KARENSWORKINIT
     1 serving = 1/40th of recipe - 1/14/13
  • CD11809351
     I have this same recipe but it also calls for 2 mashed bananas-makes it sweeter and ups the fruit :) - 8/23/12
  • NORASPAT
     I just made a double batch. One 13x9 has raisins in the other just walnuts.
    I made a double batch and I used only 11/2 cups of sugar and we like them they are dark chocolate brownies. the raisins are great in them. Dark chocolate brownies. Thanks.Pat in Maine. - 8/12/12
  • JOANNABAN23
     Fantastic! I added 3 TBSP of milled flaxseed, 1/4 C chocolate chips, a little water, and just a drizzle of olive oil because the batter was very dry. I also used whole wheat flour rather than bleached. I used a mini muffin pan and ended up with 42. My kids loved them! - 7/16/12
  • AKSTACEY70
     If you are watching your sodium you may want to realize that the salt and baking sodium have not been included in the nutritional inforamation. - 2/11/12
  • KNICKI1
     These are really yummy. I used canned pears instead of applesauce, since that's what I had. Hope the kids don't notice the green. :) - 10/18/11
  • MUSICGIRL0604
     Not being a zucchini fan, I was extremely skeptical of this recipe, but it turned out great! Extremely moist and chocolatey! - 9/2/11
  • ROTTMOM71
     I made these last night, without walnuts. I substituted Splenda for the sugar, and grated the zucchini very fine so you could not tell it was even in the final product. The flavor is good, without being too sweet. I added a dash of cinnamon just to give it a little kick. Yum. - 7/28/11
  • TXMOMA
     Sooo BAD! My whole family met at the trash can spitting these Out! Horrible!! - 7/21/11
  • RIPPY1010
     I made it exactly like the recipe, no changes. Very good brownies! My neighbors, kids, husband, father ... everyone loved them. My 4yo did say it "tasted" more like cake or bread than a brownie. But that was just due to texture. I have people asking for the recipe. Thanks for sharing! - 7/16/11



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