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Courgette Brownies

bowl of Courgette Brownie and blackberries

Serves:

Ingredients

40

ml

vegetable oil

80

g

sugar

80

g

flour

0.25

tsp

baking powder

0.125

tsp

baking soda

20

g

cocoa powder

0.5

tsp

vanilla extract

1

pinch(es) of salt

105

g

grated courgette (do not squeeze/drain)

27

g

vegan choc chips (optional)

13

g

chopped pecans (optional)

Recipe submitted by: Carrie Littlehales (FoodCycle staff member)

Equipment needed: Mixing bowl and baking tin

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.

  2. Add oil, sugar, and vanilla extract into a mixing bowl and beat until combined.

  3. Stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder and salt (the mixture will be thick and dry; add a tiny splash of water if needed to help stir).

  4. Gently stir in the grated courgette, then set aside for 5 minutes to allow juices to release.

  5. Gently stir again and add chocolate chips and nuts (if using).

  6. Pour batter into a small greased baking tin  and bake for approximately 20–30 minutes (check for doneness based on tin size).

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Key Volume Conversions

1 tsp = 5 ml

1 tbsp = 3 tsp = 15ml

1 serving of paste = 1 standard full mug

4 servings of rice = 1 standard full mug

Remember: cooking time varies based on the quantity of food you cook.