Zucchini-Almond Brownies with Cream Topping

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Recipe from Nick Kelly, RD, author of No Need for Seconds: High Calorie Cookbook

INGREDIENTS

Brownie Ingredients

2½ cups Zucchini – grated and undrained (567g)
1 Large Egg (63g)
1½ cups Granulated Sugar (300g)
2 cups All-purpose Flour (250g)
1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (43g)
2 teaspoons Baking Soda (4.6g)
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract (8.4g)
1/2 cup Sliced Almonds (46g)
1/2 cup Vegetable Oil (109g)

Frosting Ingredients

1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream (120g)
7 tablespoons Kraft Marshmallow Cream (3.5 oz., 99.2g)
8 tablespoons Cream Cheese (4 oz., 113.4g)
1 teaspoon Cinnamon (2.6g)

DIRECTIONS

Brownie instructions:

Preheat oven to 350ºF (175ºC).
Lightly grease a 13×9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Lightly dust the greased pan with flour.
In a large bowl, combine oil, sugar, and vanilla and whisk until well blended.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda and whisk briefly to combine.
Add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture and stir well with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula. (It will appear quite dry.)
Gently fold in the zucchini and almonds. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the brownies comes out clean. Allow the brownies to cool completely before frosting.

Frosting instructions:

While the brownies are cooling, combine the marshmallow cream, cream cheese, heavy cream, and cinnamon in a medium bowl and mix until smooth.
Pour the frosting over the cooled brownies and spread into an even layer. Serve and enjoy.

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ZUCCHINI ARE IN SEASON!

DID YOU KNOW?

Zucchini is 95% water. Staying hydrated is super important for people with CF, especially because they lose more salt through sweat. Zucchini is a hydrating veggie that can help support fluid intake—plus, it’s easy to digest.

DID YOU KNOW?

Zucchini can add much needed nutrients to desserts! Zucchini can sneak into muffins, brownies, and pancakes to add fiber, vitamins, and moisture without sacrificing taste. People with CF often need high-calorie, high-nutrient meals, and adding zucchini is a fun way to boost nutrition and enjoy favorite foods.

DID YOU KNOW?

Zucchini is super versatile. Whether spiralized into noodles (zoodles), grilled, or added to smoothies, zucchini can adapt to many diets. This flexibility is great for people with CF, who may have changing tastes or dietary needs depending on how they’re feeling.

DID YOU KNOW?

Zucchini is rich in antioxidants like vitamin C. Vitamin C supports immune health—a big deal for people with CF, who are more prone to lung infections. Zucchini is a tasty way to sneak in some immune support, especially during cold or flu season.