Fudgy Zucchini Brownies

• 2 cups zucchini, shredded
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted & cooled
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups flour
• 1/3 cup cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0F Grease two 8x8 baking pans; set aside.
2. In a medium-size bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking soda & salt.
3. In a small bowl, combine sugar, applesauce, oil, egg & vanilla; stir in melted chocolate. Add to dry ingredients; stir in zucchini and walnuts.
4. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans & bake in preheated oven for about 35 minutes. Let cool. Frost if desired. Cut each pan into 9 brownies.
5. * These brownies freeze well. Wrap uncut brownies in plastic wrap, then in foil. Label & freeze. When ready to use, thaw at room temperature, unwrap & enjoy!

zucchini, sugar, unsweetened applesauce, oil, egg, chocolate chips, vanilla, flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt, walnuts

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fudgy-zucchini-brownies-505269 (may not work)