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rich fudgy zucchini brownies with frosting

Recipe by
Sherry Gentry
Las Vegas, NV

This recipe was developed by Sherry Bussa. I got it from her Weight Watchers site. (5 Points Value per serving) This is exactly how she wrote it. I had to make some slight modifications that I will post later. Not only are they healthy but they taste great. Hope you enjoy them too.

yield 20 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For rich fudgy zucchini brownies with frosting

  • 2 c
    zucchini, uncooked
  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 2 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar substitute
  • 2/3 c
    applesauce, unsweetened
  • 1/2 c
    walnuts
  • 1/2 c
    chocolate chips, semisweet
  • 1/2 c
    greek yogurt, plain fat-free
  • 1/4 c
    egg whites
  • 1/4 c
    light butter
  • 1/4 c
    almond milk, plain unsweetened
  • 1 md
    banana, mashed
  • 1 oz
    instant espresso
  • 1 Tbsp
    honey
  • 1/4 Tbsp
    cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 2 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    table salt

How To Make rich fudgy zucchini brownies with frosting

  • 1
    Preheat oven @ 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with baking spray.
  • 2
    In a bowl, mix together applesauce, sugar and vanilla.
  • 3
    In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking soda & salt.
  • 4
    Fold in zucchini, chocolate chips, yogurt, espresso, honey, chili powder, banana, egg whites & walnuts. If too thick, add water.
  • 5
    Put mixture in baking dish and bake @ 350 degrees F for 40 minutes. Let cool before frosting.
  • 6
    Frosting: cream 1/4 cup soft butter with 1/2 cup cocoa powder until smooth. add vanilla. alternate almond milk and powdered sugar until desired consistency. add cocoa mixture, frost brownies.
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