Recipe: Zucchini Brownies (using applesauce, no eggs or fat)

ZUCCHINI BROWNIES

3 cups grated zucchini
1 1/2 cups sugar
2/3 cup applesauce
3 tsp vanilla
1 tsp coconut extract (this has no fat)
3 cups flour
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa or carob powder, sifted

Preheat oven at 350 degrees F. Prepare a 8x15-inch baking pan with cooking spray and dust with flour.

In a mixing bowl, combine zucchini, sugar, applesauce, vanilla, and coconut extract.

In another mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and cocoa or carob powder. Mix wet ingredients with dry ingredients just until moistened. Spread batter in prepared pan.

Bake for 25 minutes.

Source: 60 Days Of Low-Fat Low-Cost Meals in Minutes by M. J Smith