We finally made the leap to join a CSA (community supported agriculture) farm this summer. We’ve loved the weekly share of fresh, delicious produce and have had a fun (and challenging) time figuring out how to fit all of this goodness into our diet. I’ve cooked and eaten things that I’ve previously not even heard of (kohlrabi) – which is more a testament to my being sheltered than to the rarity of the produce our farm grows.
The most exciting part of this CSA is that we’ve gotten more than our usual portion of zucchini, tomatoes, and greens. Our family loves all three in everything and we’ve received enough zucchini that stir fry, side dishes, and pastas aren’t cutting it. I experimented with zucchini cookies a few weeks ago and while they were delicious, they were so moist that I might as well have eaten them with a fork. Then I discovered this recipe:
I will never go back.
Ok, I might have to still use them in stirfry every once in a while just so that I don’t overdo it on baked goods, but I don’t think I’ll ever enjoy zucchini more than this. I made some changes to the original recipe that I think really add to its amazingness:
Zucchini Coconut Brownies
- 2 c. flour (I used whole wheat pastry flour but I’ve used all purpose before)
- 1.25 c. sugar (organic – sucanat if available)
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1.5 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 c. cocoa
- 1 c. coconut oil (melt it to make it easier to mix)
- 2 c. grated zucchini (1 large)
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 c. grated coconut
Mix dry ingredients, add wet ingredients and stir till well mixed.
I’d love to make it again soon with walnuts and dark choco chips as well! mmm!
SO glad to see you blogging here again! Also, if we weren't friends before this recipe, we definitely would be now. :o) Maybe I'll have to make some for our playdate. I wonder how they'd be with spelt flour? Hmm…
Thanks. I've got more posts scheduled – time to get back into gear. :) I'm sure spelt flour would be great – I imagine it will have a similar texture if not rise a little higher.
As for being your friend – glad you didn't run away after all of the typos I made in this post = I just reread it! geesh!!
Now that is an interesting recipe. I'd have never thought to make brownies with Zucchini of all things, but it's a great way to get kids to enjoy eating veggies. Thanks, Anjanette!
Looks very yummy! I made zucchini bread yesterday, but I'll have to give this one a try. Who can resist chocolate?
I always grow and have an overabundance of zucchini to deal with as well. Don't forget to shred it and then freeze it. I always freeze mine in 1 cup increments. Then, I have the perfect amount of zucchini for most recipes (at least of those that I use) to last me until I have zucchini's again!
Rebecca of the R&W Gals
great idea, I'll freeze mine next time!