CHOCOLATE CHIP ZUCCHINI BROWNIES

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees, with a rack in the center of the oven. Line an 8x8 square baking pan with parchment paper allowing the edges to drape over the pan for easy removal. Lightly spray the parchment with cooking spray and set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla, sugar, applesauce (or butter or oil if using), zucchini and salt until combined. Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon and cardamom. Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture and stir just to combine. Add the chocolate chips and mix to incorporate. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake the brownies at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the center is just set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out relatively clean. Allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing.