Zucchini Brownie Bites (Regular or GF)

Zucchini brownie bites are a great little snack or treat for kids and for adults. They freeze very well and can be stored in the freezer for a month-if they even last that long!

By Rose Huxford

Late summer has zucchini growing like crazy, and I hate to waste food, but trying to figure out ways to use these delicious vegetables can be hard. But, this recipe will sure to be a favorite for you and your family. It's also a great way to sneak in those veggies for your kids and they won't even taste the zucchini because of the chocolate goodness!

By Rose Huxford

Zucchini Brownie Bites (Regular or GF)

Yields: 28 brownies bites

Pre-heat oven: 350 degree F

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups zucchini, shredded

• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

• 1/4 cup oat milk, or any non-dairy or dairy milk

• 1/2 cup coconut sugar, or brown sugar

• 3/4 cup monk fruit sweetener, or cane sugar

• 1 3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour or King Arthur GF 1 to 1 Baking Flour

• 1 cup chocolate chips

Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degree F.

2. Lightly grease mini muffin tins and set aside.

3. In a food processor, pulse zucchini, applesauce, vanilla, oat milk, coconut sugar and monk fruit sweetener.

4. Add in cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Pulse until combined. This is a wet batter, but if it's too wet, add in another tablespoon of flour.

5. Stir in the chocolate chips.

6. Using a cookie scooper, scoop out the batter into the prepared tins.

7. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.

8. Allow the brownies to sit in the tins after baking for another couple of minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

9. Enjoy warm, or cool completely before placing them in a resealable bag and freezing. These are great for about 4 days in a airtight container as well.