Dessert for 9

Flourless Zucchini Brownies

Name: Flourless Zucchini Brownies
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 9 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 cup natural salted peanut butter; 1/3 cup pure maple syrup; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup shredded zucchini; 1/4 cup cacao powder; 2 tbsp ground flaxseed or 1 large egg; 3/4 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp fine sea salt (optional); 3/7 cup chocolate chips (optional)

$2.08for 435 minServes 9

These fudgy brownies combine zucchini, peanut butter, maple syrup, and cocoa before baking in a square pan.

Photo: hummusapien.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Peanut butter, 6.75 oz$0.14/oz typical	6.75 oz	$0.95Typical price
	Zucchini and summer squash, 0.3 lb$1.79/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.50Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 0.5 oz$0.70/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.39Typical price
	Chocolate chips and baking chocolate, 1.25 oz$0.45/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.56Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.67

Swaps

Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Honey or maple syrupCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaBaking powder and sodaSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

35 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
9servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Dairy-free Gluten-free Kid-friendly Budget Desserts

Typical price

$0.52 per serving$2.08 for 4

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Ingredients

3/4 cup natural salted peanut butter
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup shredded zucchini
1/4 cup cacao powder
2 tbsp ground flaxseed or 1 large egg
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp fine sea salt (optional)
3/7 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 350 F and line an 8-inch square pan with cooking oil or parchment.
Stir the flaxseed with 2 tablespoons water in a large bowl, then rest it for 5 minutes.
Mix in the peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, zucchini, cacao powder, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips.
Spread the batter evenly in the pan and bake for 20 to 23 minutes.
Cool the brownies in the pan for 7 minutes before cutting.