Mint Zucchini Brownies

Although deserts don't play a key role in a healthy diet, the occasional indulgence is perfectly acceptable. Besides, I wanted to get this blog off to a sweet start!

With veggies and herbs this desert is almost good for you. The zucchini is used in place of oil or shortening to make these brownies super moist without altering the flavor.

Ingredients:
(wet)

1/3 C rice milk
1/2 C sweetener (agave nectar, maple syrup, or cane sugar)
3 Tbsp. unsweetened apple sauce
1 Tbsp. ground flax seeds mixed with 3 Tbsp. warm water (let sit 15 minutes to thicken)
1 tea. vanilla extract
(dry)
3/4 C whole wheat pastry flour
1/4 C rice flour
1/3 C cocoa powder
3/4 tea. baking soda
(other)
1/2 C grated or finely chopped zucchini
1/4 C finely chopped mint
1/4 C vegan chocolate chunks (optional)

The Process:
-Combine wet ingredients in a large bowl.
-In a smaller bowl mix together dry ingredients, then add to the wet.
- fold in zucchini, mint, and chocolate.
-Preheat oven to 350
-Oil an 8 by 8 pan with coconut oil.

Bake - at 350 for 25 minutes or until it passes the toothpick test.

Enjoy!


Medicinal Properties:
Mint- aids digestion, inhibits stomach and pancreatic cancer
Cocoa - improves blood flow and circulation, boosts endorphins, is a natural energizer