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Zucchini & Almond Brownies

Zucchini & Almond Brownies

By: Lisa Guy

These healthy, gluten-free zucchini brownies are a delicious way to satisfy a sweet tooth while also incorporating the nutritional benefits of zucchini into your diet.


Servings

6

Prep time

Cook time

Recipe


Ingredients

  • 1 cup zucchini, shredded
  • 1 large organic egg
  • 1/3 cup smooth almond butter
  • ¼ cup raw honey or pure maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean extract or paste
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp coconut flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • ½ cup walnuts, chopped
  • Dark chocolate, melted
  • Almond or sea salt flakes

Method


  • Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a square baking tin with baking paper.
  • Using a paper towel, squeeze excess moisture from zucchini.
  • Using a paper towel, squeeze excess moisture from zucchini.
  • Add cocoa powder, coconut flour, baking powder and coconut oil and stir to combine.
  • Stir through zucchini and walnuts.
  • Pour mixture into pan and bake for 30-35 mins.
  • Pour mixture into pan and bake for 30-35 mins.
  • Once chocolate is set, cut into squares and serve.

  

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Lisa Guy

Lisa Guy

Lisa Guy is a respected Sydney-based naturopath, author and passionate foodie with 16 years of clinical experience. She runs a naturopathic clinic in Rose Bay called Art of Healing and is the founder of Bodhi Organic Tea.

Lisa is a great believer that good wholesome food is one of the greatest pleasures in life and the foundation of good health. Lisa encourages her clients to get back to eating what nature intended: good, clean, wholesome food that’s nutrient-rich and free from high levels of sugars, harmful fats, artificial additives and pesticides. Her aim is to change the way people eat, cook and think about food.

Lisa is an avid health writer, being a regular contributor to The Sunday Telegraph's Body and Soul, and leading magazines including WellBeing. Lisa is an author of five books to date, including My Goodness: all you need to know about children’s health and nutrition , Pregnancy Essentials, Heal Yourself, Listen to your Body and Healthy Skin Diet .

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