Chocolate Zucchini Oat Brownies

A yummy chocolate brownie with a hint of peanut butter, that is gluten, dairy, and refined sugar free! A great way to use those summer zucchinis!

Chocolate Zucchini Oat Brownies
From the Ambitious Kitchen

Ingredients:
1/2 cup all natural peanut butter
1/4 cup honey or agave nectar
1/2 cup unsweetened natural applesauce
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup old fashioned or quick oats (gluten free if desired)
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups finely shredded zucchini (next time I will try pureeing it)
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or mini semi sweet chocolate chips, divided

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a 8x11 or 9x9 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Place oats in blender or food processor and process until finely ground (this should take a couple  of minutes). Set aside.
3. Ina large bowl of an electric mixer, cream together peanut butter, applesauce, honey, and vanilla until smooth. Add in zucchini, cocoa powder, ground oats, baking soda, and salt; mix until well combined. (Batter will be thick.) Gently fold in 1/4 cup of chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared baking pan and sprinkle remaining chocolate chips over the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until tooth pick inserted into middle comes out almost clean.
4. Cool brownies completely on wire rack then cut into 20 squares. Enjoy!