Delicious and nutritious these brownies are the perfect after school snack. They have the chocolate taste kids love and the secret ingredients of grated zucchini and whole-wheat flour that make mom happy.
Whole-Wheat Dark Chocolate Zucchini Brownies
Ingredients:
1 cup white whole-wheat flour
1/3 cup Nestlé Toll House Baking Cocoa
1-1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp coarse salt
1 cup Nestlé Toll House Dark Chocolate Morsels, divided
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large egg whites
1 tsp vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups grated zucchini (about 3 medium)
Directions:
PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Line 9-inch-square baking pan with foil.
COMBINE flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt in medium bowl.
MELT 3/4 cup morsels in large, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Stir in oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg whites and vanilla extract. Stir in flour mixture; fold in zucchini. Spread into prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining ¼ cup morsels over top.
BAKE for 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Lift brownies from pan; cut into 16 squares. Store in airtight container for up to 5 days.
Sponsored by Nestle’.
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By Jeanne M. Slaughter Chesapeake Family’s resident foodie. |
