Zucchini Brownies

While you may think that zucchini sounds disgusting, the truth is that these low carb treats are friendly to both your weight and your palate. Although they are low in carbs, they are certainly not low in flavor. The zucchini adds a pleasant smooth sensation and creates a unique, delicious taste when blended with the chocolate in the recipe. Even your kids will clamor for these treats, so it’s a great way to sneak vegetables into their diet as well as yours!

Low Carb Zucchini Brownies are so incredibly moist and fudgy AND flour-less and healthy! All in one bowl! Hello low carb lovers!
Weight Watchers: 2pp per brownie!

Author: Karina - Cafe Delites

Serves: 16 Brownies

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup finely shredded zucchini (use the smallest blade on a cheese grater. It should look like a puree).
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, measured in melted state (or sub with any vegetable oil you have)
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup natural granulated sweetener (or granulated sugar of choice -- coconut; white sugar) *See Notes
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• ¾ cup peanut flour
• ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (or ¼ cup if you don't like them too rich)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• 4 squares Lindt 90% chocolate (or chocolate of choice), cut into pieces/chunks

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 176°C | 350°F. Line a 8x8" baking pan with baking?parchment paper, or lightly grease with oil spray. Set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the zucchini, butter, oil, egg, sweetener (or sugar), and vanilla until well combined. Add the peanut flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt; folding through slowly until just combined. The batter will be thick but shouldn't be dry. (It depends on how much liquid your zucchini has! If too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of water). Fold in half of the chocolate chunks; pour batter into prepared pan; sprinkle remaining chocolate chunks over the top.
3. Bake for 30 minutes or until the brownies spring back when gently touched. (If testing with a toothpick, they will be very moist in the centre BUT they do set and harden when removed from the oven.)
4. Allow to cool completely (about half an hour); cut into squares and chill to semi-set.
5. If storing at room temperature they're best eaten within 2 days. If refrigerating, they last 3-4 days.

NOTES

I use a sweetener that measures 1:1 with normal sugar. If using a stronger sweetener, measure the amount needed for ⅓ cup normal sugar.

Do NOT substitute the peanut flour with almond flour! The texture will be altered, dried out and wrong! Please, FOLLOW THE RECIPE.

NUTRITION PER  BROWNIE  Calories: 71 Fat: 5.6g Carbohydrates: 4.3g Sugar: 1.3g Fiber: 1.6gProtein: 3.4g

Summer Body Ready Tip #5

Ditch the gluten. Gluten is the protein that is found in wheat, barley, spelt and rye. It’s the enemy of people with coeliac disease. BUT even if you aren’t a coeliac, cutting out gluten can be of great benefit. Because we are so over-exposed to it in processed foods (not only is it in foods made with grains but is also used as a filler in a heap of other foods too (soy sauce, alcoholic beverages). For many it is inflammatory and can cause digestive problems, bloating, a foggy and head and weight gain. Try cutting it out and watch your belly flatten in days

#PlexusSlimIsGlutenFree ;)

Summer Body Ready Tip #4!

Get moving…every day. What you put in your mouth is the biggest contributor to what you look and feel like, but adding in some exercise is essential if you want to be toned and firm. It also boosts your circulation, improves your mood thanks to endorphins and can help you manage those cravings. Whether you join a dance class, pay team sport, swim or go for a walk, anything is better than sitting on your butt. If you want to up the ante, then add some weights and resistance training to build lean muscle mass, boost your metabolism and burn more calories…even while you sleep

Bonus Tip! Do it with a friend - challenging each other, having an accountability partner will increase your success rate up to 85%!

#DrinkPinkAndMove