Zucchini Brownies with Fresh Milled Flour
These rich zucchini brownies are a family favorite recipe! Made with healthier whole grains, they don't lack any gooey, ooey, fudge flavor! No one can even tell they have zucchini or whole wheat flour!
Ingredients
- 300 grams soft white wheat berries
- 1/2 cup avocado oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dutch cocoa powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 1/2 cups organic cane sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups shredded zucchini
Fudge Frosting:
- 6 Tbsp dutch cocoa powder
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup salted grass-fed butter
- 1/4 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Weigh and mill your wheat berries. Preheat the oven to 380°F and line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper.
- Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup avocado oil, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar to make a thick paste.
- Add all the freshly milled flour that was milled from 300 grams of wheat berries, and mix in 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda into the flour. Mix well until most of the flour has disappeared.
- Add the shredded zucchini and 2 Tbsp of strong coffee or water. Mix the batter well with your hands, because it will be very thick at first. After a few seconds the zucchini will start moistening the batter and it will look glossier.
- Transfer the brownie batter into the prepared pan and pat down into the pan reaching the corners of the pan. Bake at 380°F for 25-27 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before icing if you prefer a thicker frosting.
- Meanwhile make the fudge frosting by melting 1/4 cup of butter. Whisk in 6 Tbsp of cocoa powder then add 2 cups of powdered sugar and 1/4 cup of milk. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly then remove from the heat. Spread the icing over the brownies.
- Let the brownies cool completely before slicing. I refrigerate the brownies until they firm enough to cut. You can wet the knife before each cut for easier slicing.
Notes
- You could use Ancient grains like Einkorn or spelt to make zucchini brownies and Hard white wheat berries instead of soft white wheat.
- Regular cocoa powder can be used it just won't be as rich and dark.
- Don't exceed 2 Tbsp of liquid to moisten the fresh milled flour, the brownies will be too crumbly.
- Dandy Blend is a good coffee replacement.
- Make your own healthier, powdered sugar by blending 2 cups of Sucanat in a blender until light and powdery.
- If you don't have whole wheat flour you can use 2 cups of regular white all-purpose flour (King Arthur is my preferred brand).
Nutrition Facts
Zucchini Brownies with Fresh Milled Flour
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
316
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
9
mg
3
%
Sodium
294
mg
13
%
Potassium
198
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
54
g
18
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
36
g
40
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
136
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
22
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
