Zucchini Chocolate Brownies (100% whole grain, gluten-free, dairy-free options)

INGREDIENTS

large eggs (50 grams each, out of shell)

1 tbsp

vanilla extract

3/4 cup

coconut sugar or unrefined sugar or granulated sugar

1/4 cup

unsweetened applesauce

1 cup

whole wheat flour or whole spelt flour or all-purpose flour or Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour for the gluten-free version

1/2 cup

Dutch-process cocoa powder (using regular cocoa powder may result in cakey brownies)

1 1/2 tsp

baking soda

1/4 tsp

salt

2 cups

(about 300 – 320 grams) peeled and grated zucchini

1 cup

semi-sweet chocolate chips + 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips to sprinkle on top (for dairy-free, use Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips)