Rich and delicious Healthy Zucchini Brownies made with shredded zucchini, whole wheat flour, and no refined sugar. Super moist and fudgy, no on even realizes that there is two cups of zucchini packed into the recipe!
Place shredded zucchini in a colander while you are getting other ingredients ready and preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line 8 x 8 baking dish with unbleached parchment paper.
In a large bowl, add egg, oil, maple syrup and pure vanilla extract; whisk to combine. – Add cacao powder, baking soda and salt; whisk until well mixed.
Transfer batter into prepared baking dish. Bake 25-28 minutes or until the centre is barely jiggly. Do not over bake as brownies will have more of a cake consistency.
Brownies become fudgier the next day, especially if stored cut up and separated. Store covered under a towel on day one, then move to an airtight container up to a 4 days or in the refrigerator for a week.