zucchini brownies

Zucchini Brownies

{Thanks Cousin Renee Hanley}

Mix together:
1 ½ cups shredded zucchini
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup almond milk (or half and half)
2 tsp vanilla
1 cup sugar

Stir in dry ingredients:
1 ½ cup flour
½ cup  cocoa or carob powder
1 tsp baking soda
pinch salt
½ cup nuts (optional)

Spread in 13 X 9 pan, Bake @ 350 for about 25 minutes.

Top with frosting, if desired
Eat & enjoy!

Ganache Frosting Glaze
8 ounces dark chocolate chips
8 ounces (1 cup) heavy cream

Place the chocolate chips into a medium bowl.
Heat the heavy cream in a sauce pan until it just begins to simmer
Pour the cream over the chocolate and let stand for 2 minutes.
Stir until chocolate mixture is smooth.
Allow the glaze to cool slightly and pour over brownies

Ganache Frosting Whipped 
8 ounces dark chocolate chips
8 ounces (1 cup) heavy cream

Place the chocolate into the bowl of a stand mixer.
Heat the heavy cream in a sauce pan until it just begins to simmer
Pour the cream over the chocolate and let stand for 2 minutes
Stir until chocolate mixture is smooth.
Allow it to come to room temperature {approximately 3 hours}
Once at room temperature whisk on high for 4 to 5 minutes.