Fat Free Zucchini Brownies

By scootchie17

Ingredients

• 1/2 C Applesauce
• 1 1/2 C white sugar
• 2 t vanilla extract
• 2 C all purpose flour
• 1/2 C unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 t baking soda
• 1 t salt
• 2 C shredded zucchini
• 1/2 C chopped walnuts (optional, not included in nutritional analysis)

Details

Servings 40

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 pan with nonstick spray.
In a large bowl, mix together the applesauce, sugar, and vanilla until blended. In another bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Fold in the zucchini and nuts, if using. Batter will appear dry, but will moisten with the zucchini.
Spread ino the prepared pan.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until brownies spring back, and tester comes out dry.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving if desired.

Makes 40 small (1 1/2 inch) brownies.