Attention everyone who likes to eat 5 brownies at a time and lick the batter and not feel guilty about it: this recipe is for YOU! These brownies are only 31 calories each! Can you believe it?! I feel like this recipe is a miracle sent from heaven. These brownies are so low in calories that you could eat the entire pan and call it breakfast. Is it weird that I've done that before? One thing that has really helped me along my weight loss journey is not limiting myself when I have those days where I feel like eating a lot of volume. Finding foods/recipes that are low in calories but still satisfy my sweet tooth really helps me! This is definitely one of those recipes. I feel like a little kid licking the batter with gusto. I always do that actually... but it makes me feel even better to know how low-calorie and healthy this batter is. These brownies are also gluten-free, low-fat, and have quickly become a favorite of mine. I must make the disclaimer that these are not going to taste like your grandma's decadent brownie recipe from when you were a child that has been handed down for generations. They are definitely a healthier-tasting version, but in my opinion, totally delicious and will satisfy your brownie craving. My last disclaimer is that I don't believe guilt should ever be associated with food. Guilt is a useless emotion that causes you to waste the present moment feeling badly about something that is already over and cannot possibly be changed no matter how guilty you feel about it. That being said, it is much easier said than done to just completely abolish guilt, especially after making a food choice that is not in alignment with your true self!
Cost per serving: $0.22
Calories per serving: 31
Equipment you'll need: blender, medium bowl, 9x9 baking pan
Cost per serving: $0.22
Calories per serving: 31
Equipment you'll need: blender, medium bowl, 9x9 baking pan
Ingredients: makes 12 brownies
2 medium zucchini (250g), peeled & sliced + 2 Tbsp water
1/2 cup applesauce
3/4 cup stevia
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup cacao (or cocoa)
1/2 cup quick oats
1/4 tsp salt
2 medium zucchini (250g), peeled & sliced + 2 Tbsp water
1/2 cup applesauce
3/4 cup stevia
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup cacao (or cocoa)
1/2 cup quick oats
1/4 tsp salt
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 350, spray 9x9 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray, and set aside.
2. Add sliced zucchini to medium bowl and cover with 2 Tbsp water. Microwave zucchini in medium bowl for 3-5 minutes, until soft.
3. Once zucchini has cooled, combine all ingredients in blender.
4. Transfer batter to baking pan, and bake for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Note: they will be kind of mushy at first. Place them in the fridge for a few hours, and then enjoy! They will still be soft, but less mushy.
1. Preheat oven to 350, spray 9x9 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray, and set aside.
2. Add sliced zucchini to medium bowl and cover with 2 Tbsp water. Microwave zucchini in medium bowl for 3-5 minutes, until soft.
3. Once zucchini has cooled, combine all ingredients in blender.
4. Transfer batter to baking pan, and bake for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Note: they will be kind of mushy at first. Place them in the fridge for a few hours, and then enjoy! They will still be soft, but less mushy.
