After you visit the Farmers Market here’s a recipe idea!  Stay tuned for more recipes as the season progresses!

Zucchini Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 wholewheat pastry flour
• 1 tsp. sea salt
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 cup cocoa ( I used raw chocolate cacao powder. Available from A New Leaf in Needham)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 3/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 x 13 inch pan.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. In a medium bowl, mix together the remaining
3. wet ingredients and beat well for 2-3 minutes. Slowly stir in the dry ingredients and stir until blended. Stir in walnuts, if you like.
4. Place into a prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.