So, I had a sick kid at home today who was super content just sitting and watching television all day while I periodically shoved liquids down his throat. I think the idea of sitting around all day and watching television sounds simply divine, and I would have joined him, say, if he was watching Revenge or Vampire Diaries or even some fun to watch ridiculous show on MTV.
Needless to say, I don’t let my little guy watch those things.
So…the option was watch the CARS movie three times in a row, OR, bake an obscene amount of goodies.
I chose the latter.
Now, I had to experiment with some healthy recipes. I mean it would be bad for everyone involved when I they eat it all if it was all super delicious fattening. So….I found this really delicious brownie recipe online, but one problem. It was filled with white flour, butter and lots and lots of sugar. I decided to try to remake it with some healthier ingredients.
The result?
Delicious, chocolatey, perfect brownies.
Now, I am a chewy brownie type of girl, and these were a little more cake-y, but I noticed that the longer I let them cool, they became a little more chewy. Still definitely on the cake-y side, but simply delicious so it did not bother me at all.
Give them a try-with all these healthy ingredients, you could probably have a brownie for breakfast.
Why not?
Looking for other better for you chocolate treats? Try our Healthier Brownie recipe or our Skinny Chocolate Cake. Not in the mood to bake? These no bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Clusters are super easy and good for you too. Win Win! 🙂
Dark Chocolate Brownies
1 cup coconut sugar (you can find this on Amazon, Whole Foods, Trader Joes or any health food store)
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup light olive oil
3 tblsp unsweetened applesauce
2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1/4 cup dark cocoa
2 cups shredded zucchini
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 cup dark chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13×9 baking pan with baking spray. In a large bowl, mix sugar, honey, olive oil, applesauce and flour until the consistency is like wet sand. Add cocoa, vanilla and baking soda and stir until well blended with other ingredients. Fold in chocolate chips and stir until just combined. Spread in prepared baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until middle is set. Cool. Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy!
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