Healthy Protein Brownies (Zucchini & Chickpea)

First, combine the unsweetened apple sauce, mashed bananas, almond milk, almond butter, vanilla extract, and shredded zucchini in a mixing bowl until well incorporated. Next, in a separate bowl, add the chickpea flour, protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Add all the dry ingredients (except 1 tbsp of chocolate chips) into the wet mixture and mix well. Stir in the remaining chocolate chips, reserving 1 tablespoon for the top. Pour the batter into an 8x8 baking dish. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 40 minutes.