Zucchini Brownies

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Zucchini Brownies
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Wed, 12-12-2007 - 7:56am
Zucchini Brownies

Serves: 24

Although chocolate and zucchini may sound like an odd combination, these brownies are a scrumptious way to enjoy whole grains and a few veggies.

INGREDIENTS
2 cups grated zucchini
2 tsp vanilla
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup light olive oil
1-1/4 cup maple syrup (use sugar-free)
1/4 cup cocoa
1/4 tsp baking soda

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Whisk together the dry ingredients.
Add the wet ingredients and mix.
Gently stir in the grated zucchini.
Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan, and bake for 25-30 minutes, testing with a toothpick.
Remove from oven and let cool before cutting into 24 squares

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Wed, 12-12-2007 - 8:28am

Hi Cathy - have you tried these?

 

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Wed, 12-12-2007 - 8:30am
I haven't tried them yet.

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Registered: 03-15-2005
Wed, 12-12-2007 - 8:31am

Okay that's a new one on me....what is Light Olive Oil?


Have you made these?


Jennifer


 


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Registered: 04-01-2004
Wed, 12-12-2007 - 8:33am

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Wed, 12-12-2007 - 8:35am
The new light olive oil contains the same amount of beneficial monounsaturated fat as regular olive oil...and it also has exactly the same number of calories. What the term "light" refers to is that--because of an extremely fine filtration process--this olive oil is lighter in both color and fragrance, and has little of the classic olive-oil flavor. It's this rather nondescript flavor that makes "light" olive oil perfect for baking and cooking where regular olive oil's obvious essence might be undesirable. The filtration process for this light-style oil also gives it a higher smoke point than regular olive oil. Light olive oils can therefore be used for high-heat frying, whereas regular olive oil is better suited for low- to medium-heat cooking, as well as for many uncooked foods such as salad dressings and marinades.

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Registered: 10-04-2006
Wed, 12-12-2007 - 10:22am

Never tried this, but chocolate and zucchini are an awesome combo! I used to make chocolate zucchini bread all the time - my kids loved it (and had no idea there was zucchini in it!) I'll have to pull up my old recipe and see if I can SBD-ize it.

















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