Hidden Veggie Brownies
These brownies are delicious and packed with nutrients! The best part is, nobody will ever know.
Ingredients
- 1 cup grated zucchini (squeeze out excess moisture)
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup greek yogurt
- 1 egg large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¾ cup oat flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 scoop unflavored collagen peptides
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional
- ¼ cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean towel.
- In a large bowl, whisk together applesauce, Greek yogurt, egg, vanilla, and honey. Stir in the grated zucchini.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together oat flour, cocoa powder, collagen peptides, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let brownies cool completely before slicing for best texture.