chocolate zucchini brownies with chocolate fudge frosting
brownie
220g dry roasted macadamia nuts
120g coconut sugar
3-4 Tbsp cocoa powder
80g almond meal
40g potato starch
2 eggs (vegan version 2 flax eggs)
¾ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp pink himalayan salt
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp vanilla extract
250g finely grated zucchini
frosting
170g 60% dark chocolate, broken
60g ghee/or coconut oil
60g rice malt syrup/or maple syrup
40ml coconut cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
topping
90% dark chocolate, shaved
hemp hearts
edible flowers
Preheat oven to 150C/302F and line a lamington tin with non-bleached baking paper.
To make the brownies place the macadamia nuts in a food processor. Process until very smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and process until just combined. Pour into prepared tin and place in oven. Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through. Set aside to cool.
To make the frosting place the chocolate and ghee in a small saucepan. Place over low heat and continually stir until melted. Remove from heat. Allow to cool. Once cooled add the chocolate mix and remaining ingredients to the bowl of free-stand electric mixer. Beat until thick and creamy. Spread evenly over cooled brownies. Decorate with chocolate, hemp hearts and edible flowers. Slice and enjoy!