Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolaty goodness of these Zucchini Brownies, a delightful treat that cleverly incorporates finely shredded zucchini for added moisture and nutrition. Perfect for any occasion, these brownies are incredibly moist and fudgy, making them a favorite among dessert lovers. With their easy-to-follow recipe, you can whip up a batch in no time, ensuring everyone gets to enjoy a guilt-free sweet snack. Whether served plain or dressed up with ice cream or whipped cream, these brownies are sure to impress your family and friends while sneaking in some veggies!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cups finely shredded zucchini (do not drain)
- 1 ¼ cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
- Add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; stir until just combined.
- Fold in shredded zucchini and let the batter rest for about 5 minutes.
- Mix in chocolate chunks; if the batter seems dry, let it rest another 5 minutes.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with crumbs.
- Allow cooling before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg