Easy Gluten Free Zucchini Brownies

2 cups all purpose gluten free flour (I like Bobs Red Mill)
1 ½ tsp. Baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 ½ cups sugar
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce OR one medium mashed banana
¼ cup melted coconut oil
2 tsp. Vanilla
¼ cup cocoa powder
2 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup vegan chocolate chips (I like Enjoy Life dark chocolate chips)
Extra chips for topping

Preheat oven to 350. 

Beat sugar, applesauce or banana, coconut oil, and vanilla until smooth. Mix dry ingredients in separate bowl and add to mixer. Beat  about 1 minute, until it resembles wet sand. Add shredded zucchini and cocoa powder and mix on low until combined. Stir in 1 cup of chocolate chips. 

Grease 9x11 baking dish with coconut oil. 

Pour batter into dish and top with extra chocolate chips. 

Bake for 30 minutes, then let cool. Enjoy!


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