Dessert for 9
Flourless Zucchini Brownies
$2.08for 435 minServes 9
These fudgy brownies combine zucchini, peanut butter, maple syrup, and cocoa before baking in a square pan.
Photo: hummusapien.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Peanut butter, 6.75 oz$0.14/oz typical | 6.75 oz | $0.95Typical price |
 | Zucchini and summer squash, 0.3 lb$1.79/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.50Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds, 0.5 oz$0.70/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.39Typical price |
 | Chocolate chips and baking chocolate, 1.25 oz$0.45/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.56Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.67 | ||
Swaps
- Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Honey or maple syrupCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaBaking powder and sodaSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 9servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianDairy-freeGluten-freeKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
$0.52 per serving$2.08 for 4
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup natural salted peanut butter
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed or 1 large egg
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt (optional)
- 3/7 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and line an 8-inch square pan with cooking oil or parchment.
- Stir the flaxseed with 2 tablespoons water in a large bowl, then rest it for 5 minutes.
- Mix in the peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, zucchini, cacao powder, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter evenly in the pan and bake for 20 to 23 minutes.
- Cool the brownies in the pan for 7 minutes before cutting.
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