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September 4, 2013 4 Comments

Zucchini Brownies with Milk Chocolate Frosting

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We love dessert. It’s true. That’s why you’ll find our favorite desserts on this blog. That’s why my husband is usually concerned with what’s for dessert more than what’s for dinner. And that’s why I going to have to start Jillian Michael’s 30 day shred (Again)!

Before I start the 30 day shred again – I have to share with you these Thick & Decadent Zucchini Brownies with Milk Chocolate Frosting.

Zucchini Brownies with Milk Chocolate Frosting

Here’s the thing about these zucchini brownies; they are pretty much a healthy dessert if you skip the frosting. Not much sugar, and zero oil. They are absolutely tasty without the frosting, or with a little tiny spoonful of cool whip on top. But if you want a rich, decadent, amazing dessert – add the frosting. And then just start counting calories again tomorrow 🙂

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Zucchini Brownies with Milk Chocolate Frosting
 
Delicious and Decadent brownies lightened up by using zucchini and applesauce instead of oil.
Ingredients
  • For brownies:
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ cup applesauce
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1½-2 cups shredded zucchini
  • For frosting:
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup butter (softened)
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x9 inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl mix together applesauce, egg, vanilla extract, then fold in zucchini. Mix in the flour mixture slowly until all blended. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  3. Bake for 30-45 minutes in the preheated oven, until toothpick comes out clean when pricked into the center. Allow brownies to completely cool before frosting.
  4. To make the frosting: In a medium bowl, blend together soften butter and cocoa powder. Slowly blend in confectioners sugar and milk, alternating. Then blend in vanilla.
  5. Cut brownies into squares and smother them in frosting. Enjoy!
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About Chelsea

Chelsea Coulston is the resident decorator, baker, and pillow hoarder around these parts. A wife to an active duty Sailor and mom of two girls, Chelsea's got a knack for decorating even the most challenging spaces (just see her military base house!) She's inspired by cool beach tones and warm natural elements that remind you of a day at the beach. After living in a half dozen rentals, she's enjoyed spending the last few years in a cute ranch style home that she and her husband have almost completely renovated themselves. Chelsea lives in sunny Jacksonville, Florida with her husband and two daughters.

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  1. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

    September 6, 2013 at 5:45 am

    Oooh these sound so delicious. I love sneaking in things like zucchini into sweet treats. It is like tricking the body {or a kid!} into loving vegetables.

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  2. Maria says

    September 6, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    Your brownies look so delicious! They look so moist, and that frosting looks HEAVENLY!!! YUM!!!

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  3. Melanie (The Inspiration Network) says

    September 11, 2013 at 10:36 pm

    I’ll take a brownie with some of that delicious oozing frosting, please! We’d love for you to come over to our newest link party over at The Inspiration Network: DELISH- a desserts only link party. Bring your desserts and let’s party!!
    http://theinspiration-network.com/delish-a-desserts-only-link-party/

    Smiles,
    Melanie and Diana
    The Inspiration Network

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  4. Julie says

    September 16, 2013 at 8:02 am

    Yah babe…I’ll take 10!!!

    Reply

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