Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 cup all natural unsalted peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup honey or agave nectar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened natural applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup gluten free oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (vegan if desired), divided

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 8x11 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place oats in blender or food processor and process until finely ground. Don't worry, it doesn't need to be perfect but it should take a few minutes. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl of electric mixer, cream together peanut butter, applesauce, honey and vanilla until smooth. Add in zucchini, cocoa powder, ground oats, baking soda, and salt; mix until well combined. Gently fold in 1/4 cup of chocolate chips. 
  • Pour batter into prepared baking pan and sprinkle remaining chocolate chips over the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until tooth pick inserted into middle comes out almost clean.
  • Cool brownies completely on wire rack then cut into 20 squares. Enjoy!