Zucchini Chocolate Espresso Brownies

April 08, 2016

Creamy Zucchini Chocolate Espresso Brownies with an almond butter swirl! Made with almond butter, chocolate, espresso and oats, these brownies are gluten free, vegan and low calorie with a Paleo option too. Luscious chocolate-y brownies that make healthy eating easy!

1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini, ~2 small zucchini
1/2 cup almond or hazelnut butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened dutch cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp espresso powder
3/4 cup gluten free rolled oats
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp almond butter for swirl

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and prepare an 8x11 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place oats in food processor or blender and process until ground. In a large bowl, mix together almond butter,...
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Nutritions

Calories
178

Sodium
266mg
11% DV

Fat
10g
15% DV

Protein
3g
6% DV

Carbs
17g
6% DV

Fiber
3g
12% DV

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